US Bridges

Elm ST over Gonzales Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 232150B00175001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Elm ST over Gonzales Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.4 MI W of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75626, -98.91062
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 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 Elm ST over Gonzales Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Gonzales 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.