SH 16 over Draw

Good

Llano County, Texas · 11.5 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500028907026

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,629; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 16

CrossesDraw

Location11.5 MI N of SH 29

RouteState Highway 16

CountyLlano County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.91234, -98.67937

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

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 rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2020)

Projected traffic1,560 by 2033

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 16 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.