US Bridges

Oak Ave over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of N Lamesa RD · Structure no. 061650B06340001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ave over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Ave over Midland 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 1,839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Ave
CrossesMidland Draw
Location0.3 MI E of N Lamesa RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02548, -102.06828
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Oak Ave over Midland Draw built?

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

What condition is Oak Ave 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 Oak Ave over Midland Draw carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oak Ave over Midland Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Ave over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.