US Bridges

Tanglewood Dr. over Draw

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of Bessie Hgts · Structure no. 201810AA0691001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewood Dr. over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tanglewood Dr. over Draw in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanglewood Dr.
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI N of Bessie Hgts
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0537, -93.91793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2016)
Projected traffic198 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Tanglewood Dr. over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tanglewood Dr. over Draw carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tanglewood Dr. over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tanglewood Dr. over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.