US Bridges

SH 204 over Draw

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 13.5 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 111740045004019

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 204 over Draw in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 204
CrossesDraw
Location13.5 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81688, -94.88594
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2020)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 204 over Draw built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Draw carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.