US Bridges

N Lp 289 Ml over Blackwater Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520078302019

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lp 289 Ml over Blackwater Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Lp 289 Ml over Blackwater Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 19,140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lp 289 Ml
CrossesBlackwater Draw
Location0.2 MI E of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61699, -101.83968
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,140 (2013)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ml over Blackwater Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lp 289 Ml 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 Ml over Blackwater Draw carry?

About 19,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N Lp 289 Ml over Blackwater Draw?

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

Who owns N Lp 289 Ml over Blackwater Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.