US Bridges

SH 188 over Draw

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 11.7 MI E of SH 89 · Structure no. 162050050703016

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 188 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 188 over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,328 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 188
CrossesDraw
Location11.7 MI E of SH 89
RouteState Highway 188
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.04444, -97.29145
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2022)
Projected traffic5,328 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 188 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH 188 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 188 over Draw carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 188 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 188 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.