US Bridges

Frank RD over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of FM 609 · Structure no. 130760AA0138001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank RD over Draw is a steel continuous other carrying Frank RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrank RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI NW of FM 609
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86434, -96.94838
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Frank RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank RD over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Frank RD over Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Frank RD over Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Frank RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.