US Bridges

SH 166 over Draw

Good

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 11.0 MI E of RM 505 · Structure no. 241230041503022

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 166 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 166 over Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSH 166
CrossesDraw
Location11.0 MI E of RM 505
RouteState Highway 166
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54295, -104.10856
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 SH 166 over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 166 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 166 over Draw carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 166 over Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 166 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.