US Bridges

CR 5214 over Parkers Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.015 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630AA0140002

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2020 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,380 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5214
CrossesParkers Draw
Location0.015 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 5214
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33094, -99.27745
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 33 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 5214 over Parkers Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5214 over Parkers Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.