US Bridges

SH 124 over Draw

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240036802023

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,464
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 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 5,464 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,726 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI SW of FM 365
RouteState Highway 124
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87167, -94.28896
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic5,464 (2022)
Projected traffic9,726 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Draw carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 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.