US Bridges

SH 41 over Draw

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 1340 · Structure no. 151330020107013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 over Draw in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,671 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSH 41
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI W of FM 1340
RouteState Highway 41
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12994, -99.59696
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.

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2020)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 41 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 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 41 over Draw carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.