US Bridges

RM 12 over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of SH 80 · Structure no. 141060028503009

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 12 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 12 over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 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 11,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 12
CrossesDraw
Location3.0 MI W of SH 80
RouteState Highway 12
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91424, -98.03199
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,656 (2020)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM 12 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RM 12 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RM 12 over Draw carry?

About 11,656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 12 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RM 12 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.