US Bridges

Carver ST over Drain

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Front ST · Structure no. 061650B01520001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Carver ST over Drain in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver ST
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI N of Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0074, -102.0624
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carver ST over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carver ST over Drain 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 Carver ST over Drain carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carver ST over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Carver ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.