US Bridges

RM 243 over Draw

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 3.60 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140270044004018

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
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 1957, so it is 68 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 243
CrossesDraw
Location3.60 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 243
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81928, -97.95066
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks13%
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

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 1957, making it 68 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 1,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 243 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RM 243 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.