US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 6.00 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704025

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 77 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 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location6.00 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.96798, -98.61096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2020)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.