US Bridges

CR 14 over Draw

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 252420AA0162001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 14
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI N of IH 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2466, -100.28991
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
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 14 over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.