US Bridges

SH 286 over Draw

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of SH 357 · Structure no. 161780032601005

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,865
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 286 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 11,865 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,611 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286
CrossesDraw
Location3.75 MI S of SH 357
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66208, -97.45437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,865 (2022)
Projected traffic16,611 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 286 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 286 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 over Draw carry?

About 11,865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.