US Bridges

SH 207 over Farwell Draw

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 040990030801015

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Farwell Draw is a other other carrying SH 207 over Farwell Draw in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesFarwell Draw
Location3.8 MI S of SH 15
RouteState Highway 207
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.28001, -101.35367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2021)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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 207 over Farwell Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Farwell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Farwell Draw carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Farwell Draw?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Farwell Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.