US Bridges

Old Plum HWY over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Main St(plum) · Structure no. 130760AA0522001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Plum HWY over Draw is a steel other carrying Old Plum HWY over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Plum HWY
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI W of Main St(plum)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94172, -96.98111
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic100 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 Old Plum HWY over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Plum HWY 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Plum HWY over Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Plum HWY over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Plum HWY over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.