US Bridges

US 62 over Draw

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 0.81 MI W of FM 1037 · Structure no. 250510014602028

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 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 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesDraw
Location0.81 MI W of FM 1037
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.98873, -100.39329
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.