US Bridges

Hand RD over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Bottom Road · Structure no. 132350AA0390001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hand RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Hand 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 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHand RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI N of Bottom Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.769, -96.98851
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hand RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Hand 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 Hand RD over Draw carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hand RD over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hand RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.