US Bridges

CR 5214 over Parkers Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.01 Mile South of U.S.90 · Structure no. 151630AA0140001

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5214 over Parkers Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5214 over Parkers Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 1,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,380 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5214
CrossesParkers Draw
Location0.01 Mile South of U.S.90
RouteCounty Highway 5214
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33104, -99.27748
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2015)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5214 over Parkers Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5214 over Parkers 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 5214 over Parkers Draw carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 5214 over Parkers Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5214 over Parkers Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.