US Bridges

SH 154 over Draw

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 1650 · Structure no. 192300040201004

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 91 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 154
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI E of FM 1650
RouteState Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70448, -94.85773
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2020)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 154 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 154 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 154 over Draw carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.