US Bridges

Poth ST over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of US 77A · Structure no. 130620B00730001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,748
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poth ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Poth ST over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoth ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI SE of US 77A
RouteCity Street 357
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29268, -97.16078
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 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,748 (2022)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Poth ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poth ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Poth ST over Draw carry?

About 1,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poth ST over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Poth ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.