US Bridges

CR 403 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410AA0403006

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
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 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 403
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI W of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02826, -96.21543
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 2024, making it 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 403 over Draw carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 403 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 403 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.