US Bridges

Lp 225 over Draw

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.06 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 220640003707077

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 225 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 225 over Draw in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 225
CrossesDraw
Location0.06 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 225
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52043, -99.86107
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2020)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lp 225 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lp 225 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 225 over Draw carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 225 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 225 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.