US Bridges

CR 322 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Milam C/L · Structure no. 090740AA0531001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 322 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 322 over Draw in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 322
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI NW of Milam C/L
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05496, -96.95292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 322 over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 322 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 322 over Draw carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 322 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 322 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.