US Bridges

SP 148 over Draw

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 20 · Structure no. 241160000213144

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 148 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SP 148 over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSP 148
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI N of SH 20
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29426, -105.85002
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2020)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SP 148 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 148 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SP 148 over Draw carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SP 148 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SP 148 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.