US Bridges

CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw

Good

Archer County, Texas · 3.35 MI W of SH 79 · Structure no. 030050AA0199001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR199/ Falls CO RD
CrossesDraw
Location3.35 MI W of SH 79
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4962, -98.72124
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR199/ Falls CO 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 CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR199/ Falls CO RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.