US Bridges

SH 118 over Draw

Good

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230041501010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 118
CrossesDraw
Location2.60 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59985, -103.92537
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 118 over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 118 over Draw carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.