US Bridges

RM 12 over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 5.8 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060028503010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,217
2022 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 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 14,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,243 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRM 12
CrossesDraw
Location5.8 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91, -98.02041
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,217 (2022)
Projected traffic17,243 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 12 over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 12 over Draw carry?

About 14,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 12 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RM 12 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.