US Bridges

SH 357 over Draw

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.38 MI S of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780106901013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 357 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 357 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,774 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 357
CrossesDraw
Location1.38 MI S of SH 358
RouteState Highway 357
StateTexas
Coordinates27.67607, -97.35231
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2022)
Projected traffic44,774 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 357 over Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 357 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 357 over Draw carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 357 over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 357 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.