US Bridges

Loop 338 West over Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 302 · Structure no. 060690222401004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 338 West over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 338 West over Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1966, 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 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 7,374 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,296 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 338 West
CrossesDraw
Location3.0 MI N of SH 302
RouteState Highway 338
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91735, -102.43228
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,374 (2021)
Projected traffic10,296 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Loop 338 West over Draw built?

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

What condition is Loop 338 West 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 338 West over Draw carry?

About 7,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Loop 338 West over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 338 West over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.