US Bridges

SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 060690222401002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 59 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 17,788 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,903 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 302 / Lp 338W
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.65 MI N of IH 20 Bus
RouteState Highway 302
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83207, -102.41117
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,788 (2021)
Projected traffic24,903 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw carry?

About 17,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SH 302 / Lp 338W over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.