US Bridges

SH 137 over Big Jim Draw

Fair

Reagan County, Texas · 6.40 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 071920055809030

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

About this bridge

SH 137 over Big Jim Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Big Jim 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 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 4,516 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,109 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 137
CrossesBig Jim Draw
Location6.40 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 137
CountyReagan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27624, -101.50065
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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 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 traffic4,516 (2019)
Projected traffic7,109 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Big Jim Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 137 over Big Jim 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 SH 137 over Big Jim Draw carry?

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

How long is SH 137 over Big Jim Draw?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 137 over Big Jim Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.