US Bridges

Pecan Valley DR over Draw

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of 2nd ST · Structure no. 140270C00300001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Valley DR over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecan Valley DR over Draw in Burnet 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 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPecan Valley DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI S of 2nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56315, -98.28616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic118 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pecan Valley DR over Draw built?

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

What condition is Pecan Valley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pecan Valley DR over Draw carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Valley DR over Draw?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Valley DR over Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.