US Bridges

SH 118 over Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of US 67/90 WB · Structure no. 240220035802020

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 118
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI N of US 67/90 WB
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38583, -103.67338
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 118 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 118 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 118 over Draw carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.