US Bridges

Lp 526 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 132410008916028

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 526 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 526 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 97 years old, older 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 526
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 526
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24485, -96.19022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Lp 526 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lp 526 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 526 over Draw carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lp 526 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 526 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.