US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 530 · Structure no. 131430AA0015002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 15 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 80 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI S of FM 530
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39401, -96.86595
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CO RD 15 over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CO RD 15 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CO RD 15 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.