US Bridges

Pr 37 over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 151630106602001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 37 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 37 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPr 37
CrossesDraw
Location3.70 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62433, -98.86042
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2013)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pr 37 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 37 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 37 over Draw carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 37 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 37 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.