US Bridges

Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 072260007708067

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35,960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,350 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 306
CrossesArroyo Drain
Location0.90 MI E of US 67
RouteState Highway 306
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42357, -100.49427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,960 (2013)
Projected traffic50,350 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain carry?

About 35,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Loop 306 over Arroyo Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.