US Bridges

Arnold RD over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.30 MI SW of FM 236 · Structure no. 132350AA0120001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arnold RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesArnold RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI SW of FM 236
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87524, -97.21576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold RD over Draw carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arnold RD over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.