US Bridges

SH 46 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.20 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950021602003

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
20,537
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 20,537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,350 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 46
CrossesDraw
Location4.20 MI NW of IH 10
RouteState Highway 46
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63672, -98.03247
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,537 (2020)
Projected traffic29,350 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 46 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 46 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46 over Draw carry?

About 20,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Draw?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.