SH 239 over Draw
FairRefugio County, Texas · 6.55 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 161960307502003
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239 over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 239 over Draw built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 239 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 239 over Draw carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 239 over Draw?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.