US Bridges

FM 446 over Dry Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 132350084101007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 446 over Dry Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM 446 over Dry Crk in Victoria 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 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 446
CrossesDry Crk
Location0.60 MI SW of US 77
RouteState Highway 446
StateTexas
Coordinates28.76648, -97.05524
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 446 over Dry Crk 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 Dry Crk carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 446 over Dry Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 446 over Dry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.