US Bridges

Levi Sloan RD over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of CR 158 · Structure no. 132350AA0165001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levi Sloan RD over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Levi Sloan RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLevi Sloan RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI N of CR 158
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92212, -97.03696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Levi Sloan RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levi Sloan 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 Levi Sloan RD over Draw carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Levi Sloan RD over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Levi Sloan RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.