US Bridges

CR 369 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of FM 340 · Structure no. 131430AA0199001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 369 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 369 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 369
CrossesDraw
Location2.75 MI S of FM 340
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49086, -97.07372
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 369 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 369 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 369 over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 369 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 369 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.