US Bridges

Coloma RD over Draw

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290AA0117001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coloma RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Coloma RD over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesColoma RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.20 MI SE of SH 238
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.50842, -96.61847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coloma RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coloma RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coloma RD over Draw carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coloma RD over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coloma RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.