US Bridges

CR 230 over Draw

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 1.45 MI SE of FM 1586 · Structure no. 081770AA0230002

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 230 over Draw in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 230
CrossesDraw
Location1.45 MI SE of FM 1586
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40374, -100.31069
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 230 over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 230 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 230 over Draw carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 230 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.