US Bridges

Southland Blvd over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072260B02795001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,752
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southland Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Southland Blvd over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,439 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthland Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42561, -100.5116
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,752 (2023)
Projected traffic11,439 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Southland Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southland Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Southland Blvd over Draw carry?

About 7,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Southland Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Southland Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.