SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw

Fair

Dawson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 050580049401001

Built: 1938; 87 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,395; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw in Dawson County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 137

CrossesSulphur Springs Draw

Location0.8 MI S of US 180

RouteState Highway 137

CountyDawson County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.72344, -101.9583

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadUnknown

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)

Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2020)

Projected traffic8,480 by 2033

Trucks29%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 137 over Sulphur Springs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 137 over Sulphur Springs Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.