US Bridges

CR 106 over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.98 MI S of FM 806 · Structure no. 130450AA0106001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 106 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 106 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 106
CrossesDraw
Location0.98 MI S of FM 806
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64151, -96.59234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 106 over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 106 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 106 over Draw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 106 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 106 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.