US Bridges

RM 1826 over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of Travis C/L · Structure no. 141060175402004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1826 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1826 over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1826
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI S of Travis C/L
RouteState Highway 1826
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1518, -97.97304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,091 (2020)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1826 over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1826 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1826 over Draw carry?

About 6,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 1826 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1826 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.