US Bridges

Stoney Brook over Draw

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Field Stone · Structure no. 170210AA0018001

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

About this bridge

Stoney Brook over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Stoney Brook 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStoney Brook
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of Field Stone
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51219, -96.29491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Stoney Brook over Draw built?

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

What condition is Stoney Brook 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 Stoney Brook over Draw carry?

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

How long is Stoney Brook over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Brook over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.