US Bridges

CR 314 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Nolan County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of FM 1170 · Structure no. 081770AA0314002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 314 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 314 over Draw in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 314
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI W of FM 1170
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08259, -100.38816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 314 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR 314 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 314 over Draw carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 314 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 314 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.