US Bridges

SH 89 over Draw

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 162050010108082

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 89 over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long.

CarriesSH 89
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 89
StateTexas
Coordinates28.05919, -97.52388
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2009)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 89 over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 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 89 over Draw carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 89 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.