US Bridges

Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 130760AA0237001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw is a steel other carrying Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwiss Alp Hall RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI W of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7821, -96.91964
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swiss Alp Hall 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Swiss Alp Hall RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.