US Bridges

CR 117 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.8MI E of CR 129 · Structure no. 132410AA0152001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
728
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 117 over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 117
CrossesDraw
Location0.8MI E of CR 129
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35247, -96.03008
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 117 over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 117 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 117 over Draw carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 117 over Draw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 117 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.