US Bridges

SH 152 over Draw

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 48 · Structure no. 252420039702005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 152 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 152
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI E of FM 48
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.51746, -100.43643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2020)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 152 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 152 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152 over Draw carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.