US Bridges

Coletoville RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350AA0107001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coletoville RD over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying Coletoville RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 5 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColetoville RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI NW of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74601, -97.12581
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coletoville RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Coletoville RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coletoville RD over Draw carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coletoville RD over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coletoville RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.