US Bridges

CR 28 over Draw

Good

Hall County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970AA0266001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying CR 28 over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 28
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI S of SH 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52411, -100.46954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Draw carry?

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

How long is CR 28 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.