US Bridges

SH 30 over Draw

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940021204009

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 30 over Draw in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 74 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 6,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,940 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI NW of SH 90
RouteState Highway 30
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58621, -95.94942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,351 (2020)
Projected traffic5,940 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 30 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 30 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Draw carry?

About 6,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 30 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.