US Bridges

CR 12 over Farwell Draw

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 040990AA0238001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Farwell Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 12 over Farwell Draw in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesFarwell Draw
Location0.6 MI S of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.2601, -101.42291
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2027
Trucks0%
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 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 12 over Farwell Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Farwell 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Farwell Draw carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 12 over Farwell Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Farwell Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.