US Bridges

SH 54 over Draw

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 29.70 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 240550023304037

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 54 over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54
CrossesDraw
Location29.70 MI S of US 62
RouteState Highway 54
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36956, -104.82778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 SH 54 over Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54 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 SH 54 over Draw carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 54 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.