US Bridges

N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Wadley Ave · Structure no. 061650B05200001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Lamesa RD 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lamesa RD
CrossesScharbauer Draw
Location0.75 MI S of Wadley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02112, -102.07183
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw built?

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

What condition is N Lamesa RD 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 N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N Lamesa RD over Scharbauer Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.