US Bridges

CR 243/W Peterson over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 367 · Structure no. 032430AA0243002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 243/W Peterson over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 243/W Peterson over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 243/W Peterson
CrossesDraw
Location1.10 MI S of FM 367
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90549, -98.63027
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 243/W Peterson over Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 243/W Peterson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 243/W Peterson over Draw carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 243/W Peterson over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 243/W Peterson over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.