US Bridges

Albert Martin RD over Draw

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 3.25 MI E of IH 35 FR · Structure no. 221420AA0078001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Martin RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Albert Martin RD over Draw in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAlbert Martin RD
CrossesDraw
Location3.25 MI E of IH 35 FR
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateTexas
Coordinates28.26612, -99.23646
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Albert Martin RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Martin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Albert Martin RD over Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Albert Martin RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Martin RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.