US Bridges

CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of FM 796 · Structure no. 162050202601004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 32 (fm 796 Row)
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI E of FM 796
RouteState Highway 796
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.04372, -97.67219
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 (fm 796 Row) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw carry?

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

How long is CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 (fm 796 Row) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.