US Bridges

Pr 37 over Draw

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 3.6 MI NE of FM 1283 · Structure no. 150100106601002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 37 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 37 over Draw in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 37
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI NE of FM 1283
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63146, -98.88542
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2013)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 37 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 37 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 37 over Draw carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pr 37 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 37 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.