US Bridges

SH 239 over Draw

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890051602010

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,467
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 2,467 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 239
CrossesDraw
Location2.3 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 239
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66742, -97.45497
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,467 (2020)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$60,000
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 2,467 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.