US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 4.10 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 240220007501011

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location4.10 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42535, -103.49583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2020)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 67 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.