US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870029003011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,940
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 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 8,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28742, -98.84898
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,940 (2020)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 8,940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.