US Bridges

SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · SH 54 @ Trib. to Baylor D · Structure no. 240550023304048

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSH 54
CrossesTrib. to Baylor Draw
LocationSH 54 @ Trib. to Baylor D
RouteState Highway 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25947, -104.84698
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54 over Trib. to Baylor Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.