US Bridges

SH 123 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of JCT FM 758 · Structure no. 150950036602010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 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 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,630 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesDraw
Location5.2 MI S of JCT FM 758
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62864, -97.96725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2020)
Projected traffic14,630 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 123 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 123 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 123 over Draw carry?

About 10,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.