US Bridges

CR Q over Draw

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of CR 20 · Structure no. 250970AA0175001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Q over Draw is a concrete slab carrying CR Q over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR Q
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.51153, -100.594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Q over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Q 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR Q over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR Q over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR Q over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.