US Bridges

W CR 60 over Jal Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.72 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650171807233

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
136 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,714
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W CR 60 over Jal Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W CR 60 over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,714 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesW CR 60
CrossesJal Draw
Location0.72 MI E of SH 349
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00536, -102.25004
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,714 (2020)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W CR 60 over Jal Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W CR 60 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W CR 60 over Jal Draw carry?

About 16,714 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is W CR 60 over Jal Draw?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W CR 60 over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.