US Bridges

SH 86 over Draw

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of FM 2301 · Structure no. 052190030301009

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 over Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSH 86
CrossesDraw
Location4.3 MI E of FM 2301
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.47755, -101.49989
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2017)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 86 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 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 86 over Draw carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.