US Bridges

Schlinke RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of CR 129 · Structure no. 130620AA0172001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlinke RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schlinke RD over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSchlinke RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI S of CR 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12744, -97.38754
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Schlinke RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schlinke RD 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 Schlinke RD over Draw carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schlinke RD over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schlinke RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.