US Bridges

CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw

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San Patricio County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 162050AA0168003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 798 (cr 26)
CrossesDraw
Location1.10 MI W of US 181
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.08515, -97.56192
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
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 798 (cr 26) over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 798 (cr 26) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 798 (cr 26) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.