US Bridges

SH 137 over Talley Draw

Good

Reagan County, Texas · 9.60 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 071920055809028

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,516
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 137 over Talley Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Talley Draw in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,516 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,109 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSH 137
CrossesTalley Draw
Location9.60 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 137
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32209, -101.49587
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,516 (2019)
Projected traffic7,109 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 SH 137 over Talley Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 137 over Talley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 137 over Talley Draw carry?

About 4,516 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 137 over Talley Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 137 over Talley Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.