US Bridges

SH 152 over Draw

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 5.15 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 252420048601011

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2013 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 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 91 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 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 152
CrossesDraw
Location5.15 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates35.44458, -100.18413
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2013)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 152 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152 over Draw carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 152 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.