US Bridges

White Ave over Draw

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 220670BF8876001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying White Ave over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWhite Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88086, -98.6058
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 White Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Ave 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 White Ave over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Ave over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns White Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.