US Bridges

Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of CO RD 337 · Structure no. 131580AA0339001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Rd(cr 316)
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI S of CO RD 337
RouteCounty Highway 316
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73235, -96.24329
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Rd(cr 316) 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 Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Rd(cr 316) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.