US Bridges

CR 226 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of CR 229 · Structure no. 131430AA0261002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 over Draw is a steel other carrying CR 226 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 226
CrossesDraw
Location2.20 MI N of CR 229
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60686, -96.94609
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 226 over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 226 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 226 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 226 over Draw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 226 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.