Old Alma Road over Draw
PoorClosed to trafficEllis County, Texas · 0.83 MI SE of FM 1183 · Structure no. 180710F00001001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,084
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Alma Road over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Alma Road over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Alma Road over Draw built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Alma Road over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Alma Road over Draw carry?
About 1,084 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Old Alma Road over Draw?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Alma Road over Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.