US Bridges

SH 194 over Running Water Draw

Good

Hale County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960043905025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,673
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 194 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 194 over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,673 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 194
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.1 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 194
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.18283, -101.72433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,673 (2020)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 194 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 194 over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 194 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 6,673 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 194 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SH 194 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.