US Bridges

CR 103 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 2492 · Structure no. 230250AA0103001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 103 over Draw in Brown 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 103
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of FM 2492
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80025, -99.11904
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 103 over Draw built?

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

What condition is CR 103 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 103 over Draw carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 103 over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.