SH 27 over Draw

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 2.8 MI SE of Kimble C/L · Structure no. 151330014202043

Built: 1948; 77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition: Good; inspected June 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2010 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27

CrossesDraw

Location2.8 MI SE of Kimble C/L

RouteInterstate 27

CountyKerr County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.26602, -99.48686

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)

Projected traffic6,870 by 2027

Trucks29%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 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 SH 27 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.