US Bridges

CR 417 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of FM 2273 · Structure no. 230250AA0417004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 417 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 417 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 417
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI N of FM 2273
RouteCounty Highway 417
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9542, -98.93542
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 417 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 417 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 417 over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 417 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 417 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.