US Bridges

CR 302 over Draw

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 81 · Structure no. 161290AA0302001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 302 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 302 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 302
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI NE of FM 81
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95251, -97.8193
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 302 over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 302 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 302 over Draw carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 302 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 302 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.