US Bridges

RM 337 over Draw

Fair

Real County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 071930079202010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 337 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying RM 337 over Draw in Real County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesRM 337
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 337
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71812, -99.73892
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 RM 337 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 337 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RM 337 over Draw carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RM 337 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RM 337 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.