CO RD 196 over Draw
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 340 · Structure no. 131430AA0179002
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 196 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 196 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 196 over Draw built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 196 over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 196 over Draw carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 196 over Draw?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 196 over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.