US Bridges

Lp 250 WB over Drain

Good

Midland County, Texas · 2.90 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650118802010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,844
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 250 WB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 250 WB over Drain in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,410 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 250 WB
CrossesDrain
Location2.90 MI E of SH 349
RouteState Highway 250
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05575, -102.03787
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,844 (2020)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 WB over Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 250 WB over Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 250 WB over Drain carry?

About 11,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 250 WB over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 250 WB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.