US Bridges

North Dirt RD over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of FM 1788 · Structure no. 061650000502157

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dirt RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying North Dirt RD over Draw in Midland 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Dirt RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI E of FM 1788
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93187, -102.19919
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 inspectionFebruary 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 North Dirt RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is North Dirt RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Dirt RD over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Dirt RD over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Dirt RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.