US Bridges

CR 147 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 230250AA0147002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
12 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 147
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI N of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75357, -99.12819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 147 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.