US Bridges

RM 652 over Alligator Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 4.60 Miles E. of FM 1165 · Structure no. 240550245102014

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 652 over Alligator Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 652 over Alligator Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRM 652
CrossesAlligator Draw
Location4.60 Miles E. of FM 1165
RouteState Highway 652
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89693, -104.35364
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,295 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 RM 652 over Alligator Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 652 over Alligator 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 652 over Alligator Draw carry?

About 4,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 652 over Alligator Draw?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RM 652 over Alligator Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.