Vestal Rd over Draw
Hardeman County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Vestal Rd over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 77 inventoried bridges in Hardeman County rated good (33.8%); 3 (3.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 80 ft |
| Location | 4.5 Mi N of US 287 |
| NBI structure number | 251000AA0128001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardeman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 287 over Draw | 1970 | 13,000 | Fair |
| US 287 over Draw | 1970 | 13,000 | Fair |
| US 287 over Draw | 1927 | 11,848 | Fair |
| US 287 over Draw | 1974 | 10,788 | Fair |
| US 287 over Wanderers Creek Rel | 1965 | 10,692 | Good |
| US 287 over Wanderers Creek | 2003 | 10,692 | Fair |
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