US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 4.6 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330029102001

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Draw in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 92 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 5 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 7,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI NE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12596, -99.06905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,574 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 7,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.