US Bridges

SH 240 over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of FM 1177 · Structure no. 032430015603005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,834
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 240 over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 103 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 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 240
CrossesDraw
Location3.1 MI S of FM 1177
RouteState Highway 240
StateTexas
Coordinates34.00627, -98.51922
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2020)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 240 over Draw built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SH 240 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 240 over Draw carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.