US Bridges

CR 105 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 1850 · Structure no. 230250AA0105002

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 105 over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 105 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 105
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI NE of FM 1850
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88616, -99.14109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 105 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 105 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 105 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 105 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 105 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.