US Bridges

Garfield ST over Jal Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650B03640001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,010
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield ST over Jal Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield ST over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,505 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield ST
CrossesJal Draw
Location0.9 MI S of Lp 250
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02504, -102.10879
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.
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 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 spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2015)
Projected traffic18,505 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Garfield ST over Jal Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield ST over Jal 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 Garfield ST over Jal Draw carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Garfield ST over Jal Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield ST over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.