US Bridges

Tolbert RD over Draw

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of Lovers Leap · Structure no. 010920AA0151001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolbert RD over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tolbert RD over Draw in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTolbert RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI W of Lovers Leap
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45814, -96.68009
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tolbert RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tolbert RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tolbert RD over Draw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tolbert RD over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tolbert RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.