US Bridges

Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00365001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw in Stephens 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOakwood Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.05 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7559, -98.91511
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

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

What condition is Oakwood Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.