US Bridges

RM 3130 over Garrett Draw

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 11.96 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 072180014116056

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3130 over Garrett Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 3130 over Garrett Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 3130
CrossesGarrett Draw
Location11.96 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 3130
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4604, -100.14619
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3130 over Garrett Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3130 over Garrett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 3130 over Garrett Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RM 3130 over Garrett Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns RM 3130 over Garrett Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.