SH 17 over Draw

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 8.30 MI S of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 241230010402032

Built: 1940; 85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,183; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 17 over Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17

CrossesDraw

Location8.30 MI S of Reeves C/L

RouteState Highway 17

CountyJeff Davis County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.80468, -103.75031

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

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 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 spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2019)

Projected traffic1,200 by 2033

Trucks17%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 SH 17 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SH 17 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Draw carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.