US Bridges

CR 403 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410AA0403002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 403 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CR 403 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 403
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02864, -96.19545
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic87 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 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 2012, making it 13 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 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 403 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 403 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.