US Bridges

CR 5216 over Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.02 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 151630AA0426001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5216 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5216 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 5216
CrossesDraw
Location0.02 MI SE of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 5216
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33193, -99.27347
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic660 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5216 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5216 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 5216 over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 5216 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5216 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.