US Bridges

Smith Ranch Road over Draw

FairPosted for load

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620AA0138001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Ranch Road over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smith Ranch Road over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Ranch Road
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI W of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08082, -97.38345
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Ranch Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Ranch Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Ranch Road over Draw carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Ranch Road over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Ranch Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.