US Bridges

4th Street SW over Draw

Good

Childress County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of FM 164 · Structure no. 250380B00004002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street SW over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Street SW over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th Street SW
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI SW of FM 164
RouteCity Street 4
StateTexas
Coordinates34.4184, -100.21343
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street SW over Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street SW 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street SW over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 4th Street SW over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street SW over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.