SH 137 over Lost Draw

Good

Terry County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 052230038004001

Built: 1951; 74 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,929; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 137 over Lost Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 137 over Lost Draw in Terry County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 137

CrossesLost Draw

Location0.03 MI S of US 380

RouteState Highway 137

CountyTerry County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.17865, -102.29146

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5

Design loadOther

Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,929 (2020)

Projected traffic3,550 by 2033

Trucks23%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lost Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 137 over Lost 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 137 over Lost Draw carry?

About 1,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 137 over Lost Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 137 over Lost Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.