US Bridges

SH 239 over Draw

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 0.36 MI SE of SH 35 · Structure no. 161960035001001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 239 over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 239
CrossesDraw
Location0.36 MI SE of SH 35
RouteState Highway 239
StateTexas
Coordinates28.42803, -96.89201
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 239 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 239 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 239 over Draw carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns SH 239 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.