US Bridges

SH 111 over Draw

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 8.60 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430034606035

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 111 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 111
CrossesDraw
Location8.60 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15113, -96.85057
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2020)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 111 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Draw carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 111 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.