US Bridges

CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 171 · Structure no. 032430AA0488001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR488/CHARLIE Cir.
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI W of FM 171
RouteCounty Highway 488
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94106, -98.48815
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR488/CHARLIE Cir. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR488/CHARLIE Cir. over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.