US Bridges

SH 155 over Draw

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of FM 1404 · Structure no. 192300052002002

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 155 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesDraw
Location1.70 MI NE of FM 1404
RouteState Highway 155
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67539, -94.99301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2013)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 155 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 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 155 over Draw carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 155 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.