US Bridges

SH 152 over Draw

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of FM 1923 · Structure no. 041180055702001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 152 over Draw in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 152
CrossesDraw
Location5.3 MI W of FM 1923
RouteState Highway 152
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.84702, -101.61052
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2020)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 SH 152 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 152 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152 over Draw carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.