US Bridges

SH 188 over Draw

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of FM 796 · Structure no. 162050120801123

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 188 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 188 over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,034 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,248 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 188
CrossesDraw
Location0.65 MI E of FM 796
RouteState Highway 188
StateTexas
Coordinates28.05804, -97.66142
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,034 (2022)
Projected traffic4,248 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 188 over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 188 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 188 over Draw carry?

About 3,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 188 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 188 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.