US Bridges

Fairbridge over Drain

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of Chaseview D · Structure no. 142270AA1166001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbridge over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fairbridge over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFairbridge
CrossesDrain
Location0.20 MI SW of Chaseview D
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31449, -97.62673
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
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

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 Fairbridge over Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbridge over Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairbridge over Drain carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairbridge over Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fairbridge over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.