US Bridges

Ave R over Drain

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 1223 · Structure no. 072260B00350029

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave R over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Ave R over Drain in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve R
CrossesDrain
Location0.05 MI W of FM 1223
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43854, -100.43519
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave R over Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Ave R over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave R over Drain carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ave R over Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ave R over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.