US Bridges

Midway Loop West over Draw

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA1282001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Loop West over Draw is a steel continuous other carrying Midway Loop West over Draw in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Loop West
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73538, -94.67822
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Loop West over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Loop West 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 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Loop West over Draw carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Loop West over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Loop West over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.