US Bridges

CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490AA0261002

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 261/SIGN CR 343
CrossesDraw
Location3.2 MI NW of FM 922
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52541, -97.45821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 261/SIGN CR 343 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 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.