US Bridges

CO RD 447 over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of FM 1296 · Structure no. 130900AA0447003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 447 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 447 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 447
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NE of FM 1296
RouteCounty Highway 447
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73374, -97.30231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 447 over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 447 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 447 over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 447 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 447 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.