US Bridges

S Broadway over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960B00050001

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Broadway over Running Water Draw is a concrete slab carrying S Broadway over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 99 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,090 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Broadway
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.40 MI S of US 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17893, -101.70292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Broadway over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is S Broadway over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S Broadway over Running Water Draw carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Broadway over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S Broadway over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.