US Bridges

Elk Road over Draw

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of FM 2491 · Structure no. 091610AA0841005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Road over Draw in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElk Road
CrossesDraw
Location3.30 MI E of FM 2491
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61358, -96.93783
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Road over Draw carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elk Road over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elk Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.