US Bridges

Loop 338 over Draw

Good

Ector County, Texas · 2.25 MI NW of SH 191 · Structure no. 060690222401018

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 338 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 338 over Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 10,768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,075 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesLoop 338
CrossesDraw
Location2.25 MI NW of SH 191
RouteState Highway 338
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91997, -102.33896
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,768 (2021)
Projected traffic15,075 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Loop 338 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 338 over Draw carry?

About 10,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loop 338 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Loop 338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.