US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.55 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490044701153

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,492
2022 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 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5,492 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,689 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location2.55 MI W of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33275, -98.069
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,492 (2022)
Projected traffic7,689 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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 5,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.