US Bridges

US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw

Good

Irion County, Texas · 9.5 MI NE JCT SH 163 · Structure no. 071190007703063

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,068 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesE Dutch Woman Draw
Location9.5 MI NE JCT SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17401, -101.02226
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2020)
Projected traffic6,068 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over E Dutch Woman 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw carry?

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

How long is US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over E Dutch Woman Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.