SH 16 over Draw

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 72 · Structure no. 151620051703105

Built: 1944; 81 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,342; 2023 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 1944 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 81 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 16

CrossesDraw

Location1.10 MI S of SH 72

RouteState Highway 16

CountyMcMullen County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.44663, -98.55104

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2023)

Projected traffic1,879 by 2042

Trucks32%

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 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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 1,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.