US Bridges

SH 131 over Draw

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 221360037501001

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 131 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 131 over Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 108 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 131
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 131
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26965, -100.41018
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 131 over Draw built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 131 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 131 over Draw carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 131 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 131 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.