US Bridges

Gibson LN over Draw

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of FM 559 · Structure no. 190190B00952001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,406
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson LN over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Gibson LN over Draw in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,406 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGibson LN
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI W of FM 559
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45742, -94.1082
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,406 (2013)
Projected traffic5,406 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 SystemNo

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 Gibson LN over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson LN 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson LN over Draw carry?

About 5,406 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gibson LN over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson LN over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.