US Bridges

Bluff Creek ST over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Lp 375 Wbfr · Structure no. 240720LZ5625001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Creek ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Creek ST over Draw in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesBluff Creek ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI N of Lp 375 Wbfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90948, -106.5726
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 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 spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bluff Creek ST over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Creek ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Creek ST over Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bluff Creek ST over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Creek ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.