US Bridges

E Old Spanish Trl over Draw

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 130760AA0367001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Old Spanish Trl over Draw is a concrete slab carrying E Old Spanish Trl over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Old Spanish Trl
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 303
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68154, -97.08422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Old Spanish Trl over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Old Spanish Trl 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 2025.

How much traffic does E Old Spanish Trl over Draw carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Old Spanish Trl over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E Old Spanish Trl over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.