IH 40 over Draw

Good

Carson County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 2161 · Structure no. 040330027502055

Built: 1966; 59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 11,605; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 over Draw in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 11,605 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,620 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 182 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40

CrossesDraw

Location2.2 MI E of FM 2161

RouteInterstate 40

CountyCarson County

StateTexas

Coordinates35.22148, -101.46868

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans5

Design loadUnknown

Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)

Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,605 (2020)

Projected traffic15,620 by 2033

Trucks47%

Lanes on structure6

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 40 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IH 40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 over Draw carry?

About 11,605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.