US Bridges

Thomaston River RD over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0243002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomaston River RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomaston River RD over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 60 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesThomaston River RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI W of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97038, -97.19649
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Thomaston River RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Thomaston River 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 Thomaston River RD over Draw carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thomaston River RD over Draw?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thomaston River RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.