US Bridges

Buccaneer RD over Draw

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 124 · Structure no. 200360AA0111001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buccaneer RD over Draw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buccaneer RD over Draw in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuccaneer RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI E of SH 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80601, -94.37105
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic820 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buccaneer RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buccaneer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buccaneer RD over Draw carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Buccaneer RD over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buccaneer RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.