US Bridges

CR 705 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200AA0168001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 705 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying CR 705 over Draw in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 705
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI W of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14001, -95.59953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 705 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is CR 705 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 CR 705 over Draw carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 705 over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 705 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.