US Bridges

CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

Cooke County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490AA0298001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 298/ELMGROVE RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44782, -97.16186
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2010)
Projected traffic700 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 298/ELMGROVE RD 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 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 298/ELMGROVE RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.