US Bridges

SH 191 over Drain

Good

Midland County, Texas · 1.85 MI NE of Ector C/L · Structure no. 061650229602017

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 191 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 191 over Drain in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 33 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesSH 191
CrossesDrain
Location1.85 MI NE of Ector C/L
RouteState Highway 191
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94793, -102.26967
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 SH 191 over Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 191 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 191 over Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 191 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SH 191 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.