US Bridges

SH 15 over Draw

Fair

Ochiltree County, Texas · 13.9 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041790035503010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 over Draw in Ochiltree County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 91 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 2,487 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15
CrossesDraw
Location13.9 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 15
CountyOchiltree County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.45595, -100.57953
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,487 (2020)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 15 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 15 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 15 over Draw carry?

About 2,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.