US Bridges

N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Wadley Ave · Structure no. 061650B05200003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
172 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,810
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 7,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2037. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lamesa RD
CrossesMidland Draw
Location0.1 MI S of Wadley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03046, -102.07482
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,810 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 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 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 N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,810 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns N Lamesa RD over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.