US Bridges

SH 214 over Draw

Good

Cochran County, Texas · 4.3 MI S of SH 125 · Structure no. 050400046104008

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 214 over Draw in Cochran County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSH 214
CrossesDraw
Location4.3 MI S of SH 125
RouteState Highway 214
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56568, -102.82224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 214 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 214 over Draw carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 214 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 214 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.