US Bridges

CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 1468 · Structure no. 131580AA0308001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR418 N Hoffman RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of FM 1468
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98244, -96.1255
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR418 N Hoffman RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw carry?

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

How long is CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR418 N Hoffman RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.