US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 7.45 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230470028901045

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 82 years old, older 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location7.45 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8066, -98.54802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.