US Bridges

CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw

FairPosted for load

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 136 · Structure no. 162050AA0380001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 5 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 1360 (ford Rd)
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI W of FM 136
RouteCounty Highway 1360
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00115, -97.27448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 1360 (ford Rd) 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 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1360 (ford Rd) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.