US Bridges

FM 444 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 9.45 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132350251601002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 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 1962, so it is 63 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 444
CrossesDraw
Location9.45 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 444
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79461, -96.77237
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 444 over Draw carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FM 444 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 444 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.