US Bridges

CR 403 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410AA0403001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 403 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 403 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 403
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI S of FM 441
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03591, -96.24078
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 403 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 403 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 403 over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 403 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 403 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.