US Bridges

RM 243 over Draw

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of RM 1174 · Structure no. 140270044003019

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 243 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 243 over Draw in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRM 243
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI N of RM 1174
RouteState Highway 243
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68826, -98.09093
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 243 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 243 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 243 over Draw carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RM 243 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RM 243 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.