US Bridges

SH 214 over Draw

Fair

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of FM 1058 · Structure no. 040590149102003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 214 over Draw in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 214
CrossesDraw
Location3.3 MI S of FM 1058
RouteState Highway 214
CountyDeaf Smith County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.7827, -102.81389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 214 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 214 over Draw carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SH 214 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.