US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Jim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 1.0 MI W of FM 649 · Structure no. 211250051706071

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
LocationAppx 1.0 MI W of FM 649
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates27.08622, -98.94016
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic940 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.