US Bridges

Rattler RD over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.1 MI South of CR110 · Structure no. 141060AA1516001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rattler RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rattler RD over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRattler RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI South of CR110
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82636, -97.95654
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 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 traffic1,515 (2020)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rattler RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rattler 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 Rattler RD over Draw carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rattler RD over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Rattler RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.