CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw
PoorPosted for loadCooke County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0490002
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 490/SIGN CR 156 over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.