US Bridges

SH 152 over Draw

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 16.8 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 040910039701003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 152 over Draw in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 152
CrossesDraw
Location16.8 MI E of US 60
RouteState Highway 152
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.51757, -100.5709
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2023)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 152 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 152 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 152 over Draw carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.