US Bridges

SH 155 over Draw

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 2796 · Structure no. 192300052005040

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,103
2020 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 1952, so it is 73 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,630 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 2796
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81042, -94.8719
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2020)
Projected traffic4,630 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 SH 155 over Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 155 over Draw carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.