US Bridges

CR 326 over Draw

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of CR 336 · Structure no. 161290AA0326001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 326 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 326 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 326
CrossesDraw
Location1.10 MI W of CR 336
RouteCounty Highway 326
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88859, -97.74536
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 326 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 326 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 326 over Draw carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 326 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 326 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.