US Bridges

Laubach RD over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950F00652001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 1980, so it is 45 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 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLaubach RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI E of SH 123
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62804, -97.96695
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1980, making it 45 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Laubach RD over Draw carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Laubach RD over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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 City or Municipal Highway Agency.