US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Good

Duval County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of FM 2359 · Structure no. 220670054204048

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,788
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 1954, so it is 71 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 1,788 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location1.70 MI NE of FM 2359
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00137, -98.46038
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 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,788 (2020)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 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 US 59 over Draw carry?

About 1,788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.