US Bridges

CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760AA0446002

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 4650 (old SH87)
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI S of SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 4650
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6232, -93.80717
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 4650 (old SH87) over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4650 (old SH87) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4650 (old SH87) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.