US Bridges

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 4.55 MI SE of FM 2126 · Structure no. 230250AA0267005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 267 (elkins Rd)
CrossesDraw
Location4.55 MI SE of FM 2126
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62677, -98.89319
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 267 (elkins Rd) 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.