US Bridges

J2 Ranch RD over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 6.20 MI NW of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350AA0137002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J2 Ranch RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying J2 Ranch RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJ2 Ranch RD
CrossesDraw
Location6.20 MI NW of FM 444
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99114, -96.86522
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J2 Ranch RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is J2 Ranch 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 J2 Ranch RD over Draw carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is J2 Ranch RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns J2 Ranch RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.