US Bridges

FM 446 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.57 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 132350084101006

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 446 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 446 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 446
CrossesDraw
Location2.57 MI S of US 77
RouteState Highway 446
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74646, -97.07721
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 446 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 446 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 446 over Draw carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 446 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 446 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.