US Bridges

US 59 NB over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW San Jacinto C/L · Structure no. 201460017703016

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 NB over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 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 16,970 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,130 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI SW San Jacinto C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38714, -95.06308
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,970 (2022)
Projected traffic26,130 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 59 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 59 NB 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 US 59 NB over Draw carry?

About 16,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.