US Bridges

CR 104 over Draw

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of CR 103 · Structure no. 161290AA0104001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI SW of CR 103
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78351, -97.66858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Draw carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 104 over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.