US Bridges

CO RD 125 over Draw

Poor

Wharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of CR 117 · Structure no. 132410AA0249001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 125 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 125
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI N of CR 117
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35762, -96.03381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2022)
Projected traffic798 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 125 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CO RD 125 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 125 over Draw carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 125 over Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.