US Bridges

SH 152 over Drain

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 282 · Structure no. 040910045503005

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 152 over Drain in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 87 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 152
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI W of FM 282
RouteState Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates35.53301, -100.99134
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2023)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drain built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 152 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.