US Bridges

SH 72 over Draw

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620048303048

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,366
2023 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 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,312 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 72
CountyMcMullen County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.45949, -98.53266
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2023)
Projected traffic3,312 by 2042
Trucks53%
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 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 SH 72 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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 2,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.