US Bridges

SH 55 over Draw

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 16.1 MI NW of US 83 Int · Structure no. 152320023505026

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 55 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 55 over Draw in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 55
CrossesDraw
Location16.1 MI NW of US 83 Int
RouteState Highway 55
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38907, -99.98799
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 55 over Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 55 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 55 over Draw carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 55 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 55 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.