US Bridges

SH 141 over Draw

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 10.9 MI W of Bus 77 · Structure no. 161370038304001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 141 over Draw in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,897 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSH 141
CrossesDraw
Location10.9 MI W of Bus 77
RouteState Highway 141
StateTexas
Coordinates27.54206, -98.02893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,756 (2022)
Projected traffic5,897 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 141 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 141 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 141 over Draw carry?

About 4,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 141 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns SH 141 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.