CR 424 over Draw
PoorPosted for loadWharton County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410AA0411005
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 424 over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 424 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 424 over Draw built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 424 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 424 over Draw carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 424 over Draw?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 424 over Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.