US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Duval County, Texas · 8.45 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704068

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 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 1959, so it is 66 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 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location8.45 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates27.99946, -98.59307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.