US Bridges

SH 359 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 17.95 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602011

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2020 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 1925 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 100 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesDraw
Location17.95 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.46158, -99.165
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2020)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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 3,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.