US Bridges

Hidden Springs Way over Draw

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of FM 2154 · Structure no. 170210AA0015001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Springs Way over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Hidden Springs Way over Draw in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Springs Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI E of FM 2154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51016, -96.29359
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Hidden Springs Way over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Springs Way 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hidden Springs Way over Draw carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Springs Way over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Hidden Springs Way over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.