US Bridges

SH 305 over Draw

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 041480058201003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 305 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 305 over Draw in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 305
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of SH 15
RouteState Highway 305
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.42259, -100.27609
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 305 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 305 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 305 over Draw carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 305 over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 305 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.