US Bridges

FM 444 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.65 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350084005017

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 444 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 444 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 444
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 444
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91762, -96.81797
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 444 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 444 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 444 over Draw carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 444 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 444 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.