US Bridges

SH 130 over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150950358302022

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,793
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 130 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 15,793 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,695 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI S of US 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61337, -97.87642
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,793 (2014)
Projected traffic40,695 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 130 over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 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 130 over Draw carry?

About 15,793 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 130 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.