US Bridges

SH 67 over Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1148 · Structure no. 232150025602007

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 67 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 98 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 67
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1148
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87992, -98.73333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2020)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SH 67 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.