US Bridges

CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.98 MI S of FM 924 · Structure no. 032440AA0123003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 123/SIGN CR 97N
CrossesDraw
Location0.98 MI S of FM 924
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateTexas
Coordinates34.26269, -99.35816
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 123/SIGN CR 97N 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 CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 123/SIGN CR 97N over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.