US Bridges

RM 386 over Draw

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 141570057701004

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 386 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 386 over Draw in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 107 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 386
CrossesDraw
Location2.35 MI S of SH 71
RouteState Highway 386
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90053, -99.11849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 386 over Draw built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RM 386 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 386 over Draw carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RM 386 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RM 386 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.