US Bridges

RM 1888 over Draw

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 5.7 MI W of RM 1623 · Structure no. 151310292902002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1888 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1888 over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRM 1888
CrossesDraw
Location5.7 MI W of RM 1623
RouteState Highway 1888
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10641, -98.59279
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2019)
Projected traffic820 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1888 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1888 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1888 over Draw carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 1888 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1888 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.