US Bridges

San Antonio Riv RD over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of JCT US 77 · Structure no. 132350AA0194002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio Riv RD over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying San Antonio Riv RD over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSan Antonio Riv RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI W of JCT US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5531, -97.07666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Antonio Riv RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does San Antonio Riv RD over Draw carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio Riv RD over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio Riv RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.