US Bridges

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of FM 2126 · Structure no. 230250AA0267007

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
231
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 1938 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 87 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 6 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 267 (elkins Rd)
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI SE of FM 2126
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6661, -98.93266
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks5%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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 231 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.