US Bridges

Egypt Road over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Old Plum HWY · Structure no. 130760AA0524001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt Road over Draw is a steel other carrying Egypt Road over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEgypt Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of Old Plum HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93013, -96.94289
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Egypt Road over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt Road 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 Egypt Road over Draw carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Egypt Road over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Egypt Road over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.