US Bridges

FM 441 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 4.95 MI S of Lp 524 · Structure no. 132410083702005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 441 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 441 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 441
CrossesDraw
Location4.95 MI S of Lp 524
RouteState Highway 441
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09082, -96.32489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 441 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 441 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 441 over Draw carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 441 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 441 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.