US Bridges

SH 123 over Draw

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 3.65 MI S of FM 1681 · Structure no. 152470036604018

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,836 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesDraw
Location3.65 MI S of FM 1681
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32062, -97.96218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2022)
Projected traffic6,836 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 123 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 123 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Draw carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.