US Bridges

SH 153 over Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 4.75 MI NW of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420063601010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 153 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesDraw
Location4.75 MI NW of FM 503
RouteState Highway 153
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86195, -99.61158
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 153 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 153 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 153 over Draw carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.