US Bridges

CR 511 over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630AA0130007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 511 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 511 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR 511
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteCounty Highway 511
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34525, -99.37191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 CR 511 over Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 511 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 511 over Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 511 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 511 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.