Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw
FairHoward County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 700 · Structure no. 081150B05560002
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,724
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,817 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birdwell LN over Big Spring 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw carry?
About 3,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Birdwell LN over Big Spring Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.