US Bridges

Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw

FairPosted for load

Waller County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 122370AA0102001

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw is a concrete slab carrying Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Ridge RD
CrossesBrazos River Draw
Location1.80 MI S of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75477, -96.01205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Ridge RD over Brazos River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.