US Bridges

SH 138 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 3.65 MI W of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460044001002

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 138 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 102 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 138
CrossesDraw
Location3.65 MI W of SH 195
RouteState Highway 138
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84328, -97.85922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2020)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 138 over Draw built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 138 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 138 over Draw carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 138 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.