US 62 over Draw

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 3.86 MI E of Motley C/L · Structure no. 250510014602009

Built: 1928; 97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 25 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 632; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62

CrossesDraw

Location3.86 MI E of Motley C/L

RouteU.S. Route 62

CountyCottle County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.98378, -100.45799

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2020)

Projected traffic1,390 by 2033

Trucks10%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Draw carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.