US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 132350008805065

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,852
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 46 years old, older 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 3,852 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 476 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location0.07 MI S of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73065, -97.04309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width476 ft (145.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,852 (2020)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2034
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 59 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 59 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Draw carry?

About 3,852 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 476 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.