US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of FM 1283 · Structure no. 150100029106116

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,987
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI W of FM 1283
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74084, -98.97573
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,987 (2020)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 16 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 9,987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.