US Bridges

Brunes Mill RD over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 5.20 MI N of FM 109 · Structure no. 130450AA0420001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunes Mill RD over Draw is a concrete frame carrying Brunes Mill RD over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBrunes Mill RD
CrossesDraw
Location5.20 MI N of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80644, -96.58117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Brunes Mill RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunes Mill 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 Brunes Mill RD over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Brunes Mill RD over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brunes Mill RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.