US Bridges

SH 123 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 4.20 MI S of FM 1347 · Structure no. 152470036605037

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,123
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 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 4,123 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,772 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesDraw
Location4.20 MI S of FM 1347
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.10053, -97.93993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,123 (2022)
Projected traffic5,772 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 123 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Draw carry?

About 4,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.