US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Good

Young County, Texas · 1.1MI S of SH 67/US 380 · Structure no. 032520036201024

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,030
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Draw in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,842 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location1.1MI S of SH 67/US 380
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09722, -98.58988
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,030 (2020)
Projected traffic16,842 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 12,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.