US Bridges

Swordfish DR over Draw

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of FM 2098 · Structure no. 212140AA0127001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swordfish DR over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swordfish DR over Draw in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSwordfish DR
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI S of FM 2098
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.53609, -99.13937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Swordfish DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Swordfish DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swordfish DR over Draw carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Swordfish DR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Swordfish DR over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.