US Bridges

SH 44 over Draw

Good

Duval County, Texas · 6.15 MI W of SH 359 · Structure no. 220670023706044

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,428
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesDraw
Location6.15 MI W of SH 359
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78468, -98.33642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,428 (2020)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SH 44 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 44 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Draw carry?

About 4,428 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.