US Bridges

CR 4212 over Draw

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760AA0507005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4212 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4212 over Draw in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4212
CrossesDraw
Location1.70 MI NE of SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 4212
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26438, -93.74769
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 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4212 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4212 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4212 over Draw carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4212 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4212 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.