US Bridges

Lp 250 over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.32 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650118802009

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
46,665
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 250 over Midland 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 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 46,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,670 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 250
CrossesMidland Draw
Location0.32 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 250
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04292, -102.09057
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,665 (2019)
Projected traffic51,670 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Midland Draw built?

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

What condition is Lp 250 over Midland 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 Lp 250 over Midland Draw carry?

About 46,665 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 over Midland Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lp 250 over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.