US Bridges

SH 191 Wbfr over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Lp 338E · Structure no. 060690229601002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 Wbfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 191 Wbfr over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,160 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 191 Wbfr
CrossesDrain
Location0.40 MI E of Lp 338E
RouteState Highway 191
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89839, -102.31156
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2013)
Projected traffic10,160 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 191 Wbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 Wbfr over Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 Wbfr over Drain carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 Wbfr over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 191 Wbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.