US Bridges

SH 137 over Centralia Draw

Good

Reagan County, Texas · 5.90 MI NW of RM 33 · Structure no. 071920049410004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,653
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 137 over Centralia Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Centralia Draw in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,653 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 137
CrossesCentralia Draw
Location5.90 MI NW of RM 33
RouteState Highway 137
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40721, -101.55749
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2019)
Projected traffic810 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 137 over Centralia Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 137 over Centralia 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 137 over Centralia Draw carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SH 137 over Centralia Draw?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 137 over Centralia Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.