US Bridges

CR 250 over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of CO RD 240 · Structure no. 130450AA0416001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 250
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI SW of CO RD 240
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68454, -96.79641
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 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 250 over Draw carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.