US Bridges

Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 1736 · Structure no. 122370AA0303001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw is a steel culvert carrying Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTompkins RD
CrossesClear Creek Draw
Location0.70 MI E of FM 1736
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15458, -95.9864
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tompkins RD over Clear Creek 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 Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Tompkins RD over Clear Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.