US Bridges

SH 204 over Draw

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 7.4 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 111740045004021

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,004 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 204
CrossesDraw
Location7.4 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 204
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79677, -94.78764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2020)
Projected traffic3,004 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Draw carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.