US Bridges

SH 41 over Draw

Good

Edwards County, Texas · 3.8 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 070700020105005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 over Draw in Edwards County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41
CrossesDraw
Location3.8 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 41
CountyEdwards County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07787, -100.05664
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic702 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 41 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 41 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 over Draw carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.