US Bridges

Bright Avenue over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. E of Lake Shore · Structure no. 072260B00723001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bright Avenue over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bright Avenue over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesBright Avenue
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 Mi. E of Lake Shore
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3703, -100.48628
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bright Avenue over Draw built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bright Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bright Avenue over Draw carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bright Avenue over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bright Avenue over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.