US Bridges

Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of FM 109 · Structure no. 130450AA0085002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying Zimmerscheidt RD 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesZimmerscheidt RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.40 MI SE of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81773, -96.50933
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2018)
Projected traffic417 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Zimmerscheidt RD 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 Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Zimmerscheidt RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.