US Bridges

CR 225 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of CR 232 · Structure no. 230250AA0225001

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying CR 225 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 78 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI S of CR 232
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58414, -99.02341
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 225 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 225 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Draw carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.