US Bridges

CR 347 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 2.6 MI S of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460AA0313005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 347 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2027. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 347
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI S of FM 971
RouteCounty Highway 347
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68298, -97.42607
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2010)
Projected traffic295 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 347 over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 347 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 347 over Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 347 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 347 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.