US Bridges

CR 106 over Draw

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 1.45 MI S of FM 81 · Structure no. 161290AA0106002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 106 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 106 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 106
CrossesDraw
Location1.45 MI S of FM 81
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83311, -97.69083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 106 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 106 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 106 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 106 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 106 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.