US Bridges

W Frey Street over Draw

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 988 · Structure no. 020730B00340001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,279
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Frey Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W Frey Street over Draw in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Frey Street
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI E of FM 988
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21276, -98.2358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,279 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Frey Street over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Frey Street over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does W Frey Street over Draw carry?

About 5,279 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is W Frey Street over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W Frey Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.