US Bridges

SH 16 over Draw

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of FM 2075 · Structure no. 032520065501010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
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 1988, so it is 37 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI SW of FM 2075
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16217, -98.54237
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2020)
Projected traffic2,458 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 16 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Draw carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.