US Bridges

Sl 463 EB FR over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.6 MI West US 59 T Bus · Structure no. 132350235001213

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 463 EB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 463 EB FR over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,790 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesSl 463 EB FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI West US 59 T Bus
RouteState Highway 463
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83278, -96.947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2023)
Projected traffic32,790 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sl 463 EB FR over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 463 EB FR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 463 EB FR over Draw carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sl 463 EB FR over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 463 EB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.