US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 11.15 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680028803016

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location11.15 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 16
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34367, -98.54803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 16 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.