US Bridges

SH 359 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 12.70 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602055

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
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 1964, 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 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 359
CrossesDraw
Location12.70 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48916, -99.24329
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2020)
Projected traffic4,410 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 1964.

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 3,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.