US Bridges

SH 359 over Draw

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE JCT FM 2044 · Structure no. 161260008702006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,556
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Draw in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 4,556 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI NE JCT FM 2044
RouteState Highway 359
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.8681, -97.99434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,556 (2020)
Projected traffic7,470 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 359 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 359 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Draw carry?

About 4,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.