# Road Use Agreement going rate
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414
**Category:** Ward County, TX
**Created:** [November 26, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414 "2018-11-26T15:40:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@Larry\_M\_Glover](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_M_Glover)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414/1 "2018-11-26T15:40:33Z")
I am asking if anyone has any experience in negotiating Road Use Agreements? What is the going rate per Rod and do these have to be perpetual?
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### Author:  [@J.G\_Berry](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/J.G_Berry)
#### Post date: [November 27, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414/2 "2018-11-27T22:39:07Z")
I always use the University Lands Rate & Damage Schedule. Currently it is $40/rod (but it is negotiable). Also, I have been successful in securing an annual usage fee as well. I cannot find rates anywhere, but have been able to get $200-$250/year, payable in advance for 10-year terms. Also, if the road is not used for a 1-year period, the easement expires. Hope this helps.
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### Author:  [@Larry\_M\_Glover](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_M_Glover)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414/3 "2018-11-28T15:39:03Z")
Thanks for the info, just confirms some of my thoughts as well.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/road-use-agreement-going-rate/37414/4 "2025-01-11T16:53:54Z")