US Bridges

Brazos ST over Draw

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580AA0274002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos ST over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brazos ST over Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrazos ST
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI W of SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00826, -96.0004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
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

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 Brazos ST over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazos ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brazos ST over Draw carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brazos ST over Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brazos ST over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.