US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490044701006

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 89 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,940 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI W of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33358, -98.05729
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2013)
Projected traffic9,940 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 59 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 59 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Draw carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.