US Bridges

W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 302 · Structure no. 060690B58504003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,176
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Murphy ST
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.80 MI E of SH 302
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82886, -102.39641
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,176 (2021)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Murphy ST 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 W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw carry?

About 3,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W Murphy ST over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.