US Bridges

CO RD 461 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 960 · Structure no. 132410AA0461002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 461 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 461 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 461
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI S of FM 960
RouteCounty Highway 461
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32764, -96.20128
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 CO RD 461 over Draw built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 461 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 CO RD 461 over Draw carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 461 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 461 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.