US Bridges

Grand Central Pkwy over Draw

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 50 W of IH 45 SB FR · Structure no. 121700C00383063

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Central Pkwy over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Central Pkwy over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Central Pkwy
CrossesDraw
Location50 W of IH 45 SB FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26542, -95.45766
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grand Central Pkwy over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Central Pkwy 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 Grand Central Pkwy over Draw carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Central Pkwy over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Central Pkwy over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.