US Bridges

US 60 WB over Draw

Fair

Hemphill County, Texas · 3.9 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 041070003006027

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 WB over Draw in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesDraw
Location3.9 MI N of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.86404, -100.39997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2020)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 60 WB over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over Draw carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.