CR 147 over Draw
FairBrown County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 230250AA0147001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 147 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 147 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 147 over Draw built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 147 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 147 over Draw carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 147 over Draw?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 147 over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.