US Bridges

FM 236 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 237 · Structure no. 132350084203017

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 236 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 236 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 236
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 237
RouteState Highway 236
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90399, -97.20497
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2013)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 236 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 236 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 236 over Draw carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 236 over Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 236 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.