US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 10.50 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400054201007

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,721
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 77 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 2,721 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location10.50 MI NE of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57358, -99.34923
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,721 (2020)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 59 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 59 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 US 59 over Draw carry?

About 2,721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.