US Bridges

N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520078302009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,445
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,823 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lp 289 WB FR
CrossesBlackwater Draw
Location0.2 MI E of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61663, -101.83974
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2020)
Projected traffic4,823 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N Lp 289 WB FR over Blackwater Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.