US Bridges

North a ST over Scharbauer Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Wadley Ave · Structure no. 061650B00020001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,890
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North a ST over Scharbauer Draw is a concrete culvert carrying North a ST over Scharbauer Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 13,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth a ST
CrossesScharbauer Draw
Location0.7 MI S of Wadley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01761, -102.08847
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,890 (2015)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North a ST over Scharbauer Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is North a ST over Scharbauer 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North a ST over Scharbauer Draw carry?

About 13,890 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is North a ST over Scharbauer Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns North a ST over Scharbauer Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.