US Bridges

Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 1383 · Structure no. 130760AA0284002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw is a steel other carrying Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDubina-Weimar RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of FM 1383
RouteCounty Highway 481
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71583, -96.82032
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
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 Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dubina-Weimar 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 Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dubina-Weimar RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.