US Bridges

CO RD 206 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 957 · Structure no. 131430AA0206002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 206 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 206 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 206
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI E of FM 957
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50642, -96.95631
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 206 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 206 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 206 over Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 206 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 206 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.