US Bridges

SH 239 over Draw

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 5.2 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890051602008

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 239 over Draw in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 239
CrossesDraw
Location5.2 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 239
StateTexas
Coordinates28.69071, -97.49312
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2020)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 239 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 239 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 over Draw carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.