US Bridges

SH 102 over Draw

Good

Dallam County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 3110 · Structure no. 040560114102001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 102 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 102 over Draw in Dallam County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 102
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of FM 3110
RouteState Highway 102
StateTexas
Coordinates36.14088, -102.87006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 102 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 102 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 SH 102 over Draw carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 102 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 102 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.