US Bridges

Emshoff RD over Draw

Good

Austin County, Texas · 1.63 MI SE of FM 109 · Structure no. 130080AA5114001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emshoff RD over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emshoff RD over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmshoff RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.63 MI SE of FM 109
RouteState Highway 5114
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07468, -96.41952
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Emshoff RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emshoff 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Emshoff RD over Draw carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emshoff RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Emshoff RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.