US Bridges

SH 44 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 32.50 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400023703035

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,444
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,444 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesDraw
Location32.50 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 44
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.93866, -98.83563
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,444 (2020)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 44 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Draw carry?

About 1,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.