US Bridges

West Elms Road over Draw

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Tallwood DR · Structure no. 090140C00221003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Elms Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying West Elms Road over Draw in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Elms Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI W of Tallwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09243, -97.77433
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Elms Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Elms Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Elms Road over Draw carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Elms Road over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns West Elms Road over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.