US Bridges

Kainer RD over Draw

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.58 MI E of Smith-Marek · Structure no. 130760AA0436003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kainer RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Kainer RD over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKainer RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.58 MI E of Smith-Marek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65464, -96.99041
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2019)
Projected traffic92 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kainer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kainer RD over Draw carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kainer RD over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kainer RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.