US Bridges

River Falls Road over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.13 MI SW of Ben Ficklin · Structure no. 072260B02863001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Falls Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying River Falls Road over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Falls Road
CrossesDraw
Location0.13 MI SW of Ben Ficklin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41598, -100.44362
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Falls Road over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Falls Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River Falls Road over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Falls Road over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns River Falls Road over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.