US Bridges

SH 137 over Draw

Good

Glasscock County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 158 · Structure no. 070880049407209

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 137 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Draw in Glasscock County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,288 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 137
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI N of SH 158
RouteState Highway 137
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89138, -101.71057
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,288 (2022)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 137 over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 137 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 137 over Draw carry?

About 1,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SH 137 over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 137 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.