US Bridges

CR 351 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 4.90 MI NW of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0109001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 351 over Draw is a steel other carrying CR 351 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 351
CrossesDraw
Location4.90 MI NW of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51375, -97.18742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 351 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 351 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 CR 351 over Draw carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 351 over Draw?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 351 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.