US Bridges

Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.40 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0166002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw is a concrete slab carrying Westhoff-Cheapside 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 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWesthoff-Cheapside
CrossesDraw
Location2.40 MI NE of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22078, -97.44614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw built?

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

What condition is Westhoff-Cheapside 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 Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Westhoff-Cheapside over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.