US Bridges

Parma RD over Draw

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of FM 1383 · Structure no. 130760AA0299001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parma RD over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parma RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesParma RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI W of FM 1383
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.761, -96.8592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parma RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parma RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Parma RD over Draw carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parma RD over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parma RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.