Lower M Valley RD over Draw
PoorPosted for loadVictoria County, Texas · 6.30 MI N of FM 1685 · Structure no. 132350AA0117004
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower M Valley RD over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower M Valley RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower M Valley RD over Draw built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Lower M Valley RD 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Lower M Valley RD over Draw carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower M Valley RD over Draw?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lower M Valley RD over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.