US Bridges

Bottom RD over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.3MI SE of SW Ben Jordan · Structure no. 132350AA0388001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottom RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bottom 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBottom RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.3MI SE of SW Ben Jordan
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77742, -97.00143
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bottom RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Bottom RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bottom RD over Draw carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bottom RD over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bottom RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.