US Bridges

FM 868 over Jal Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650118801006

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,457
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 868 over Jal Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 868 over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22,457 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,560 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 868
CrossesJal Draw
Location0.20 MI S of Lp 250
RouteState Highway 868
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02579, -102.14461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,457 (2020)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 868 over Jal Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 868 over Jal 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 FM 868 over Jal Draw carry?

About 22,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 868 over Jal Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FM 868 over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.