US Bridges

CO RD 219 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 532 · Structure no. 131430AA0476001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 219 over Draw is a steel other carrying CO RD 219 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 219
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI N of FM 532
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58319, -96.88362
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 219 over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 219 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 CO RD 219 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 219 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 219 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.