US Bridges

RM 853 over Dry Draw

Good

Irion County, Texas · 4.7 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 071190055504019

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 853 over Dry Draw is a masonry culvert carrying RM 853 over Dry Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 853
CrossesDry Draw
Location4.7 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 853
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37255, -100.80215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic952 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 853 over Dry Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RM 853 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 RM 853 over Dry Draw carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RM 853 over Dry Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RM 853 over Dry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.