US Bridges

CR S over Draw

FairPosted for load

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 252420AA0128002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S over Draw is a steel other carrying CR S over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI E of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.34279, -100.20947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 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 S over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR S over Draw carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR S over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR S over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.