US Bridges

US 59 & US 77 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of Bu 77 · Structure no. 132350008805079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 & US 77 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 & US 77 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,187 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,759 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 & US 77
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI NW of Bu 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74283, -97.05675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,187 (2022)
Projected traffic11,759 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
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 & US 77 over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 & US 77 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 US 59 & US 77 over Draw carry?

About 9,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 & US 77 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 59 & US 77 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.