US Bridges

CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200AA0386001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw is a concrete slab carrying CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 505 (brown Rd)
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI NW of FM 521
RouteCounty Highway 505
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96933, -95.70221
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 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 505 (brown Rd) over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 505 (brown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.