US Bridges

CR 23 over Draw

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200AA0155003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 23 over Draw in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21739, -95.66318
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 23 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.