US Bridges

US 59 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.01 MI SW of FM 2050 · Structure no. 222400054202050

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
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 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI SW of FM 2050
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77403, -98.84645
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2020)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 59 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Draw carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.