US Bridges

CR 230 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Karnes County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of CR 237 · Structure no. 161290AA0230001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 230 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 230
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI SE of CR 237
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98948, -97.99405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic125 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 230 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 230 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 230 over Draw carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 230 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.