US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 624 · Structure no. 151620051703033

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
774
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 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location0.65 MI N of FM 624
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMcMullen County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.14355, -98.58714
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2022)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.