US Bridges

Research Forest DR over Draw

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 2978 · Structure no. 121700AA2063014

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,728
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Research Forest DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Research Forest DR over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesResearch Forest DR
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of FM 2978
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21594, -95.55138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic6,728 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Research Forest DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Research Forest DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Research Forest DR over Draw carry?

About 6,728 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Research Forest DR over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Research Forest DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.