US Bridges

Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Smith Marek · Structure no. 130760AA0306002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw is a steel other carrying Kainer RD (cr 341) 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. 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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CarriesKainer RD (cr 341)
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI W of Smith Marek
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65443, -97.01204
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw built?

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

What condition is Kainer RD (cr 341) 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 Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kainer RD (cr 341) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.