US Bridges

US 62 over Draw

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 5.08MI S US 287 · Structure no. 250380003201005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesDraw
Location5.08MI S US 287
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.37461, -100.27199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2020)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 62 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 62 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Draw carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.