US Bridges

SH 339 over Draw

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 15.8 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670062301003

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 339 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 339 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 339
CrossesDraw
Location15.8 MI SE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 339
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65143, -98.45623
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2020)
Projected traffic980 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 339 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 339 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 339 over Draw carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 339 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 339 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.