US Bridges

Farek-Loth RD over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.35 MI E of FM 609 · Structure no. 130760AA0255002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farek-Loth RD over Draw is a steel other carrying Farek-Loth RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarek-Loth RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.35 MI E of FM 609
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72038, -97.02974
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farek-Loth RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farek-Loth 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 Farek-Loth RD over Draw carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Farek-Loth RD over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Farek-Loth RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.