US Bridges

IH 37 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 6.8 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 161490007402159

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 37 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 17,630 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,260 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 37
CrossesDraw
Location6.8 MI SE of US 59
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates28.27204, -97.9452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,630 (2020)
Projected traffic23,260 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 37 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is IH 37 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 over Draw carry?

About 17,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 37 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.