US Bridges

SH 72 over Draw

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 99 · Structure no. 151620048303038

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,032
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Draw in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 2,032 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesSH 72
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI W of FM 99
RouteState Highway 72
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46021, -98.45089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2022)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
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 72 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 72 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 72 over Draw carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.