US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490044701008

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,954
2020 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 1961, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,954 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,320 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33849, -98.01903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,954 (2020)
Projected traffic9,320 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1961.

What condition is US 59 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Draw carry?

About 3,954 vehicles per day (2020 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 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.