US Bridges

SH 153 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of US 277 · Structure no. 082210065002005

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 153 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 79 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI SE of US 277
RouteState Highway 153
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08416, -100.13158
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2020)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 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 153 over Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 153 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 153 over Draw carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.