US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of FM 1560 · Structure no. 150150029109089

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 12,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,710 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 181 ft wide.

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI N of FM 1560
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59328, -98.70176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,950 (2020)
Projected traffic20,710 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 12,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.