US Bridges

SH 30 over Draw

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.47 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210244601002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,771
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 30 over Draw in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 years old, older 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 14,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesDraw
Location0.47 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63664, -96.29523
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,771 (2017)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 30 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 30 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Draw carry?

About 14,771 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.