US Bridges

CR 229 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of FM 586 · Structure no. 230250AA0229001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying CR 229 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1947, 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.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 229
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI SW of FM 586
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51619, -98.98386
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 229 over Draw built?

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

What condition is CR 229 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 229 over Draw carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 229 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.