US Bridges

CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.1 Mi. E of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0449003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 449/SIGN CR 140
CrossesDraw
Location2.1 Mi. E of FM 678
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65777, -96.97779
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 449/SIGN CR 140 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.