US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

McMullen County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 791 · Structure no. 151620051702052

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 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 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI S of FM 791
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60566, -98.54619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,844 (2022)
Projected traffic3,982 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 2,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.