US Bridges

Southland Blvd over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 072260B02795034

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,171
2018 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 1984, so it is 41 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 8,171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,439 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouthland Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41799, -100.50529
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,171 (2018)
Projected traffic11,439 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southland Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Southland Blvd over Draw carry?

About 8,171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Southland Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Southland Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.