US Bridges

SH 67 over Draw

Good

Young County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of FM 209 · Structure no. 032520025601003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 67 over Draw in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 98 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 3,372 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,721 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 67
CrossesDraw
Location3.5 MI S of FM 209
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05415, -98.63276
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,372 (2020)
Projected traffic4,721 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 67 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 67 over Draw carry?

About 3,372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.