US Bridges

CO RD 298 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.35 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0112002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 298 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 298 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 298
CrossesDraw
Location2.35 MI W of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49898, -97.1793
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 298 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CO RD 298 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 298 over Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 298 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 298 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.