US Bridges

SH 304 over Draw

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 2571 · Structure no. 140110057301012

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 304 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 304 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,079 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 304
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI S of FM 2571
RouteState Highway 304
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00735, -97.30358
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2023)
Projected traffic3,079 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 304 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 304 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 304 over Draw carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 304 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 304 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.