US Bridges

Big Deer DR over Draw

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020B07729234

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Deer DR over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Deer DR over Draw in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig Deer DR
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI W of FM 2100
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98749, -95.11206
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Big Deer DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Deer DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Big Deer DR over Draw carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Deer DR over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Deer DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.