US Bridges

SH 27 over Draw

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Kimble CO LN · Structure no. 151330014202042

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Draw in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 14,598 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2027. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI S of Kimble CO LN
RouteInterstate 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28244, -99.51153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,598 (2023)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2027
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 27 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 27 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Draw carry?

About 14,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.