US Bridges

N Ocean DR over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of SH 316 · Structure no. 130290AA0141001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ocean DR over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Ocean DR over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Ocean DR
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI NW of SH 316
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.56011, -96.53796
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Ocean DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ocean DR 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 N Ocean DR over Draw carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Ocean DR over Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Ocean DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.