Lower M Valley RD over Draw
FairPosted for loadVictoria County, Texas · 7.50 MI N of FM 1685 · Structure no. 132350AA0117007
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 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 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower M Valley RD over Draw built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Lower M Valley RD 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Lower M Valley RD over Draw carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower M Valley RD over Draw?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lower M Valley RD over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.