US Bridges

CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 231600AA0239002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 402
CrossesBrady Creek Draw
Location0.80 MI E of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14038, -99.31948
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 402 over Brady Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 402 over Brady Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 402 over Brady Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.