US Bridges

Nature Creek RD over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Highland Lp R · Structure no. 121700B46602010

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

Nature Creek RD over Draw is a steel other carrying Nature Creek 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNature Creek RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of Highland Lp R
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1375, -95.16806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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 traffic500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nature Creek RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Nature Creek 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 Nature Creek RD over Draw carry?

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

How long is Nature Creek RD over Draw?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nature Creek RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.