US 59 over Draw

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670023705036

Built: 1939; 86 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 66 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,763; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 86 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 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,160 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59

CrossesDraw

Location0.60 MI E of SH 16

RouteU.S. Route 59

CountyDuval County

StateTexas

Coordinates27.8828, -98.60828

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans8

Design loadH 15

Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2020)

Projected traffic18,160 by 2038

Trucks31%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 US 59 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 59 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Draw carry?

About 5,763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.