US Bridges

Post Oak Point RD over Draw

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.13 MI W of FM 1291 · Structure no. 130450AA0129001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak Point RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Post Oak Point RD over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPost Oak Point RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.13 MI W of FM 1291
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89307, -96.5949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Post Oak Point RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak Point RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Post Oak Point RD over Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Post Oak Point RD over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Post Oak Point RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.