US Bridges

Von Haefen Road over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0139001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Von Haefen Road over Draw is a steel truss - thru carrying Von Haefen Road over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVon Haefen Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI W of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08748, -97.38139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Von Haefen Road over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Von Haefen Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Von Haefen Road over Draw carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Von Haefen Road over Draw?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Von Haefen Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.