US 67 over Dry Draw

Good

Irion County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of RM 2469 · Structure no. 071190007705005

Built: 1933; 92 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,254; 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 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,143 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesDry Draw

Location0.1 MI S of RM 2469

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyIrion County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.26407, -100.81681

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

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 loadH 15

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)

Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,254 (2020)

Projected traffic9,143 by 2038

Trucks12%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 67 over Dry 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 Dry Draw carry?

About 5,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Dry Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Dry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.