US Bridges

Coshatte RD over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080AA0321001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coshatte RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Coshatte RD over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCoshatte RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93095, -96.2425
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coshatte RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coshatte RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coshatte RD over Draw carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coshatte RD over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Coshatte RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.