US Bridges

Shelby RD over Draw

Good

Austin County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of FM 2502 · Structure no. 130080AA5167002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby RD over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelby 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShelby RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI W of FM 2502
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0582, -96.53697
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shelby RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Shelby 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 Shelby RD over Draw carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shelby RD over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.