US Bridges

SH 6 over Draw

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 180 · Structure no. 082090012601001

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI SE of US 180
RouteState Highway 6
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72292, -99.29293
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 6 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Draw carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.