US Bridges

Newcome Street over Draw

Good

Carson County, Texas · 0.15 MI North of Bu 40 · Structure no. 040330LK8908003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcome Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Newcome Street over Draw in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewcome Street
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI North of Bu 40
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20326, -101.11006
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Newcome Street over Draw built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcome Street 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 Newcome Street over Draw carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newcome Street over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Newcome Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.