US Bridges

Discovery DR over Draw

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.14 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210AM0100001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Discovery DR over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying Discovery DR over Draw in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDiscovery DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.14 MI NW of FM 60
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60905, -96.35969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byUnknown
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 Discovery DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Discovery DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Discovery DR over Draw carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Discovery DR over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Discovery DR over Draw?

It is owned by the Unknown.