US Bridges

FM 1882 over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 060690200502001

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1882 over Monahans Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1882 over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 69 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 10,222 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,410 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1882
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.60 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 1882
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82612, -102.38463
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,222 (2022)
Projected traffic23,410 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 1882 over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FM 1882 over Monahans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1882 over Monahans Draw carry?

About 10,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1882 over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1882 over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.