US Bridges

SH 359 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 3.45 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008601003

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesDraw
Location3.45 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48458, -99.39428
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 359 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 359 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Draw carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.