US Bridges

Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 122370AA0274001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw is a steel culvert carrying Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSorsby RD
CrossesBrazos River Draw
Location0.50 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12026, -96.13169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic275 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorsby 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sorsby RD over Brazos River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.