US Bridges

Bay Ave over Draw

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Main Street · Structure no. 130290D00015002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Ave over Draw is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bay Ave over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.40832, -96.71239
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2022)
Projected traffic63 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bay Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Ave over Draw carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bay Ave over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.