US Bridges

Old Gonzales RD over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 766 · Structure no. 130620AA0196003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gonzales RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Gonzales RD over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Gonzales RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.20 MI N of FM 766
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14333, -97.28487
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)
Projected traffic219 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Gonzales RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gonzales RD 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 Old Gonzales RD over Draw carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Gonzales RD over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gonzales RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.