US Bridges

SH 6 over Draw

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 6.50 MI SE of US 180 · Structure no. 082090012601004

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesDraw
Location6.50 MI SE of US 180
RouteState Highway 6
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65611, -99.23419
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.