US Bridges

SH 148 over Draw

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 10.9 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030390039103015

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 148 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 86 years old, older 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 148
CrossesDraw
Location10.9 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 148
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97202, -98.22212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks29%
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 148 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 148 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 148 over Draw carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.