US Bridges

Hand RD over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of Odem Street · Structure no. 132350AA0392001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
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 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHand RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI NW of Odem Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77954, -96.9947
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Hand RD over Draw carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hand RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hand RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.