US Bridges

US 54 over Draw

Good

Dallam County, Texas · 4.0 MI NE of FM 807 · Structure no. 040560023804007

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,742
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 54 over Draw in Dallam County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,742 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 54
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI NE of FM 807
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates36.26781, -102.18199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,742 (2020)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2040
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 54 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 54 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 over Draw carry?

About 3,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 54 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.