US Bridges

Arkansas Ave over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of SH 359 · Structure no. 222400B00035001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,712
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkansas Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Arkansas Ave over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,000 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArkansas Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI NE of SH 359
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50221, -99.46828
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,712 (2023)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Arkansas Ave over Draw carry?

About 8,712 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Arkansas Ave over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.