US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Duval County, Texas · 3.40 M N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704112

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
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 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location3.40 M N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates27.93184, -98.61851
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2020)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2033
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2010, making it 15 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.