US Bridges

SH 17 over Draw

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 0.64 MI S of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 241230010402044

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2020 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 5 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17
CrossesDraw
Location0.64 MI S of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 17
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89268, -103.79214
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2020)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.