US Bridges

CR 404 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142460AA1020002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 404 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 404 over Draw in Williamson 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.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 404
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 404
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5332, -97.44155
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 404 over Draw built?

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

What condition is CR 404 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 404 over Draw carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 404 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 404 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.