US Bridges

Nelius RD over Draw

Good

Austin County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080AA5040003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelius RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelius RD over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNelius RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90162, -96.20346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (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 Nelius RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelius RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nelius RD over Draw carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nelius RD over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nelius RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.