US Bridges

N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Front ST · Structure no. 061650B03220001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 6 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 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,515 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fairgrounds RD
CrossesMidland Draw
Location1.1 MI N of Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02301, -102.05481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2015)
Projected traffic7,515 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N Fairgrounds RD over Midland 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 N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns N Fairgrounds RD over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.