US Bridges

Parade Way over Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Sportsplex · Structure no. 141060G00779001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,495
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parade Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Parade Way over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 4,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParade Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI E of Sportsplex
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19313, -98.09645
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,495 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parade Way over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parade Way 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Parade Way over Draw carry?

About 4,495 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parade Way over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parade Way over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.