US Bridges

Highland Loop RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of Wilderness R · Structure no. 121700B31818010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Loop RD over Draw is a steel other carrying Highland Loop RD over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Loop RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.03 MI S of Wilderness R
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14173, -95.16491
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Loop RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Loop RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Loop RD over Draw carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Loop RD over Draw?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Loop RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.