US Bridges

Airport RD over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of FM 3083 · Structure no. 121700C00015010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Airport RD over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 89 years old, older 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI NE of FM 3083
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35555, -95.42368
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic279 by 2042
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Airport 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 Airport RD over Draw carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.