US Bridges

Cabeza RD over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620AA0264001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabeza RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Cabeza RD over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCabeza RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI W of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93851, -97.6331
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cabeza RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabeza RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cabeza RD over Draw carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cabeza RD over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cabeza RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.