US Bridges

CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222540AA0026002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 26 Byrd Farm RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 198
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73333, -99.82355
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 Byrd Farm RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 Byrd Farm RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.