US Bridges

Pr 33 over Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 3253 · Structure no. 232150071402017

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 33 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying Pr 33 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 33
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI S of FM 3253
RouteState Highway 33
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8162, -98.66014
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pr 33 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Pr 33 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 33 over Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pr 33 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 33 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.