US Bridges

Red Town RD over Draw

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of Lp 109 · Structure no. 140110AA0083001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Town RD over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Town RD over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 5 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Town RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI NE of Lp 109
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36168, -97.36356
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Red Town RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Red Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Red Town RD over Draw carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Town RD over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Red Town RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.