US Bridges

SH 185 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 3.45 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 132350043202004

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 185 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 185 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 185
CrossesDraw
Location3.45 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 185
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72182, -96.95039
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2020)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 185 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SH 185 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 185 over Draw carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 185 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SH 185 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.