US Bridges

US 59 Sbfr over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.87 MI W of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410008908255

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sbfr over Draw is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 59 Sbfr over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 29,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,614 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Sbfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.87 MI W of FM 1161
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37491, -96.08356
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,743 (2021)
Projected traffic44,614 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 59 Sbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Sbfr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 Sbfr over Draw carry?

About 29,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sbfr over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.