US Bridges

SH 239 over Draw

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 13.9 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 160890307501002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239 over Draw in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 239
CrossesDraw
Location13.9 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 239
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.55847, -97.1813
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 239 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 239 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 over Draw carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.