US Bridges

CR 4631 over Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 151630AA0105001

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4631 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4631 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4631
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI SW of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 4631
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34866, -98.97806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4631 over Draw built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4631 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4631 over Draw carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 4631 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4631 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.