US Bridges

RM 3130 over Garrett Draw

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 11.73 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 072180014116057

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3130 over Garrett Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying RM 3130 over Garrett Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRM 3130
CrossesGarrett Draw
Location11.73 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 3130
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46086, -100.1437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 3130 over Garrett Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3130 over Garrett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 3130 over Garrett Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RM 3130 over Garrett Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3130 over Garrett Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.