US Bridges

Laubach RD over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950036602066

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laubach RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Laubach RD over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,630 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaubach RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62817, -97.95074
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2020)
Projected traffic14,630 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Laubach RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laubach RD 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 Laubach RD over Draw carry?

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

How long is Laubach RD over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Laubach RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.