US Bridges

Lp 250 over Jal Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 4.15 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650118802008

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,970
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 over Jal Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 250 over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 26,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,140 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 285 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 250
CrossesJal Draw
Location4.15 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 250
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02391, -102.15043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width285 ft (86.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,970 (2020)
Projected traffic41,140 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 250 over Jal Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 250 over Jal Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 250 over Jal Draw carry?

About 26,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 over Jal Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 285 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 250 over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.