US Bridges

US 67 over Dry Draw

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 10.4 MI NE of SH 163 · Structure no. 071190007703031

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Dry Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Dry Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesDry Draw
Location10.4 MI NE of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17596, -101.00746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2020)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 67 over Dry Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 67 over Dry 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 US 67 over Dry Draw carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Dry Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Dry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.