US Bridges

CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.05 MI NW of FM 3377 · Structure no. 162050AA0119001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 441 (cr 15)
CrossesDraw
Location2.05 MI NW of FM 3377
RouteCounty Highway 441
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.13072, -97.85529
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2021)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 441 (cr 15) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 441 (cr 15) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.