US Bridges

SH 23 over Draw

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 4.2 MI S of SH 377 · Structure no. 041480133701003

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2023 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 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 years old, older 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 23
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 MI S of SH 377
RouteState Highway 23
StateTexas
Coordinates36.33252, -100.52888
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 23 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23 over Draw carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.