US Bridges

SH 72 over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620027001035

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,004 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 72
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06414, -97.38202
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2022)
Projected traffic5,004 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 72 over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 72 over Draw carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.