US Bridges

US 62/US 82 over Drain

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 051520038001230

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
52,644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/US 82 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 62/US 82 over Drain in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 52,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 62/US 82
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI SW of SH 114
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57564, -101.90436
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,644 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 62/US 82 over Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/US 82 over Drain 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 US 62/US 82 over Drain carry?

About 52,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 62/US 82 over Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 62/US 82 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.