US Bridges

RM 33 over Centralia Draw

Fair

Reagan County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of SH 137 · Structure no. 071920055808034

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 33 over Centralia Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 33 over Centralia Draw in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 33
CrossesCentralia Draw
Location4.40 MI N of SH 137
RouteState Highway 33
CountyReagan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42154, -101.48553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2019)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 RM 33 over Centralia Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 33 over Centralia 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RM 33 over Centralia Draw carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is RM 33 over Centralia Draw?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RM 33 over Centralia Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.