US Bridges

CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw

Good

Archer County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 210 · Structure no. 030050AA0156001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 156 / Harmel RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI W of FM 210
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49577, -98.89353
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
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 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 156 / Harmel RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 156 / Harmel 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 156 / Harmel RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.