US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330029102035

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 93 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 20,929 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,990 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI SW of IH 10
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06724, -99.11579
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,929 (2022)
Projected traffic19,990 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 20,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.