US Bridges

Mcelroy Lane over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.91 I N of FM 109 · Structure no. 130450AA0040001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcelroy Lane over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mcelroy Lane over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcelroy Lane
CrossesDraw
Location0.91 I N of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88383, -96.54726
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2019)
Projected traffic395 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcelroy Lane over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcelroy Lane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcelroy Lane over Draw carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcelroy Lane over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcelroy Lane over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.