US Bridges

CR 406 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410AA0406002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 406 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CR 406 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 406
CrossesDraw
Location5.7 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 406
StateTexas
Coordinates29.17448, -96.16538
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 406 over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 406 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 406 over Draw carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 406 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 406 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.