US Bridges

Dietrich Lane over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 6.0 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450AA0065001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dietrich Lane over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Dietrich Lane over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDietrich Lane
CrossesDraw
Location6.0 MI E of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7522, -96.40815
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dietrich Lane over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dietrich 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 Dietrich Lane over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dietrich Lane over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dietrich Lane over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.