US Bridges

SH 359 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 4.65 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008601043

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 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 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 359
CrossesDraw
Location4.65 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48491, -99.37426
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 359 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.