US Bridges

SH 124 over Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240036802019

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 124 over Draw in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 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 4,285 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,770 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesDraw
Location2.5 MI NE of SH 73
RouteState Highway 124
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84951, -94.32341
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,285 (2022)
Projected traffic6,770 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 124 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 124 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Draw carry?

About 4,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.