US Bridges

Austin ST over Brazos River Draw

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 159 · Structure no. 122370C00045001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin ST over Brazos River Draw is a steel culvert carrying Austin ST over Brazos River Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,665 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAustin ST
CrossesBrazos River Draw
Location0.2 MI W of SH 159
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09768, -96.08662
Functional classUrban 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2009)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Austin ST over Brazos River Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin ST 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 Austin ST over Brazos River Draw carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Austin ST over Brazos River Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Austin ST over Brazos River Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.