US Bridges

Laubach Road over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 20 · Structure no. 150950AA0118001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laubach Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Laubach Road over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaubach Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI W of FM 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62838, -97.92618
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laubach Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Laubach Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Laubach Road over Draw carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Laubach Road over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Laubach Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.