US Bridges

SH 309 over Draw

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 5.35 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750057401006

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
863
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 309 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 309 over Draw in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 309
CrossesDraw
Location5.35 MI S of SH 31
RouteState Highway 309
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06353, -96.19763
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 309 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 309 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 309 over Draw carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 309 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 309 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.