US Bridges

Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580AA0314001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw is a steel arch - deck carrying Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWind RD (cr 426)
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01996, -96.19079
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind RD (cr 426) 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 Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw carry?

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

How long is Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw?

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

Who owns Wind RD (cr 426) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.