US Bridges

CR 214 over Draw

Good

Motley County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 251730AA0161001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying CR 214 over Draw in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 214
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI E of SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.10557, -100.86711
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 214 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 214 over Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.