US Bridges

Old Bastrop RD over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Posey RD · Structure no. 141060AA0266001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bastrop RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bastrop RD over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Bastrop RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI W of Posey RD
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80147, -97.9967
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bastrop RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bastrop 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bastrop RD over Draw carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Bastrop RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bastrop RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.