US Bridges

CR Z over Running Water Draw

Good

Hale County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960AA0599002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Z over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR Z over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR Z
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location1.2 MI S of US 70
RouteCity Street 0Z
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16677, -101.66121
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Z over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Z over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR Z over Running Water Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR Z over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR Z over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.