US Bridges

CR 4890 over Leon River Draw

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 0.26 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 230470AA0287001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4890 over Leon River Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4890 over Leon River Draw in Comanche 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4890
CrossesLeon River Draw
Location0.26 MI E of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 4980
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23087, -98.54881
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4890 over Leon River Draw built?

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

What condition is CR 4890 over Leon River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4890 over Leon River Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 4890 over Leon River Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4890 over Leon River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.