US Bridges

SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 5.47 Miles West IH 27 · Structure no. 052190030204159

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 86
CrossesMiddle Tule Draw
Location5.47 Miles West IH 27
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52956, -101.89191
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2023)
Projected traffic927 by 2042
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 over Middle Tule 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over Middle Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.