US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 11.3 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500028907058

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location11.3 MI N of SH 29
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91075, -98.67742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2037
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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 16 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.