US Bridges

SH 41 over Draw

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1340 · Structure no. 151330020107015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,852
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 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 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1340
RouteState Highway 41
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13825, -99.57707
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,852 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 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 41 over Draw carry?

About 1,852 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.