US Bridges

SH 123 over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.40 MI N of Wilson C/L · Structure no. 150950036603014

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,897
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 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 95 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 6,897 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,480 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 123
CrossesDraw
Location5.40 MI N of Wilson C/L
RouteState Highway 123
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4555, -97.948
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,897 (2020)
Projected traffic10,480 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 123 over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Draw carry?

About 6,897 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.