US Bridges

SH 191 Ebfr over Drain

Good

Midland County, Texas · 1.87 MI SW of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650229602008

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 Ebfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 191 Ebfr over Drain in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH 191 Ebfr
CrossesDrain
Location1.87 MI SW of SH 349
RouteState Highway 191
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94738, -102.26948
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2017)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 191 Ebfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 191 Ebfr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 191 Ebfr over Drain carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 Ebfr over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 Ebfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.