US Bridges

SH 23 over Draw

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of SH 15 · Structure no. 041480133701001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,113
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 over Draw in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 23
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI N of SH 15
RouteState Highway 23
StateTexas
Coordinates36.47551, -100.53132
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 23 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 23 over Draw carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 23 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.