US Bridges

CO RD 208 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.50 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 131430AA0434001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 208 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 208 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 208
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI SE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50698, -96.88453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 208 over Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 208 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 208 over Draw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 208 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 208 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.