US Bridges

SH 59 over Draw

Good

Clay County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1288 · Structure no. 030390023906018

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 59
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI S of FM 1288
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46929, -98.01909
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 59 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SH 59 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 SH 59 over Draw carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.