US Bridges

CR 223 over Salt Draw

FairPosted for load

Reeves County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of CR 221 · Structure no. 061950AA0136001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Salt Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 223 over Salt Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 223
CrossesSalt Draw
Location2.00 MI N of CR 221
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.35639, -103.77765
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 223 over Salt Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over Salt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 223 over Salt Draw carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 223 over Salt Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 over Salt Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.