US Bridges

RM 652 over Buzzard Draw

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 10.90 Miles E. of FM 1165 · Structure no. 240550245102017

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

About this bridge

RM 652 over Buzzard Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 652 over Buzzard 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 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 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 652
CrossesBuzzard Draw
Location10.90 Miles E. of FM 1165
RouteState Highway 652
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86009, -104.25518
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 Buzzard Draw built?

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

What condition is RM 652 over Buzzard 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 RM 652 over Buzzard Draw carry?

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

How long is RM 652 over Buzzard Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RM 652 over Buzzard Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.