US Bridges

CR 225 over Draw

Good

Brown County, Texas · 2.30 MI NE of US 377 · Structure no. 230250AA0225003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 225
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI NE of US 377
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50823, -99.09929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Draw carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.