US Bridges

RM 3463 over Draw

Good

Menard County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 071640320901001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3463 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 3463 over Draw in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRM 3463
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 3463
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01289, -99.83081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3463 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3463 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RM 3463 over Draw carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RM 3463 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3463 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.