US Bridges

Lp 338 over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 4.45 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 060690222401023

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,949
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 338 over Monahans Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 338 over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 338
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location4.45 MI E of US 385
RouteState Highway 338
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79974, -102.29704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2020)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 338 over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 338 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 Lp 338 over Monahans Draw carry?

About 3,949 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 338 over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 338 over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.