US Bridges

CO RD 121 over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.02 MI NW of FM 333 · Structure no. 130450AA9008001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 121 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 121 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 121
CrossesDraw
Location0.02 MI NW of FM 333
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3944, -96.47226
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2017)
Projected traffic73 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 121 over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 121 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 CO RD 121 over Draw carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 121 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 121 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.