US Bridges

Charco RD over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.60 MI S of FM 2980 · Structure no. 130620AA0116002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charco RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Charco RD over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCharco RD
CrossesDraw
Location3.60 MI S of FM 2980
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89758, -97.56162
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 Charco RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charco 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Charco RD over Draw carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Charco RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Charco RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.