US Bridges

SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Lp 338 E · Structure no. 060690229601010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,059
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 39,059 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,660 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 191 (42nd St)
CrossesDrain
Location1.20 MI W of Lp 338 E
RouteState Highway 191
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89254, -102.33852
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,059 (2017)
Projected traffic49,660 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain carry?

About 39,059 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 (42nd St) over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.