US Bridges

SH 46 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.8 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950021602045

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
26,623
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 2001, so it is 24 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 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 26,623 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,820 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46
CrossesDraw
Location5.8 MI NW of IH 10
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65614, -98.04583
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,623 (2020)
Projected traffic24,820 by 2034
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46 over Draw carry?

About 26,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Draw?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.