Willis ST over Draw
PoorPosted for loadLavaca County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 131430C00430001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willis ST over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willis ST over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willis ST over Draw built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willis ST over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Willis ST over Draw carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Willis ST over Draw?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Willis ST over Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.