US Bridges

CR 311 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 2.4 MI NW of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770AA0122003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 311 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 311 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 311
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI NW of SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83706, -100.44974
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2020)
Projected traffic724 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 311 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 311 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 311 over Draw carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 311 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 311 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.