US Bridges

SH 27 over Draw

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of RM480 · Structure no. 151330014205192

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,186
2021 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 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 11,186 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,914 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI W of RM480
RouteState Highway 27
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95036, -99.04588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,186 (2021)
Projected traffic14,914 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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 11,186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.