US Bridges

CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of US 70 · Structure no. 032440AA0197004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 197/SIGN CR128E
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI E of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16504, -99.07968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 197/SIGN CR128E 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 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.