US Bridges

Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Midkiff RD · Structure no. 061650B06000001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxwell DR
CrossesNW Midland Drain Channel
Location0.05 MI E of Midkiff RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02299, -102.12415
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel 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 Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell DR over NW Midland Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.