US Bridges

Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650B06735001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Norwood ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorwood ST
CrossesNW Midland Drain Channel
Location0.2 MI S of Lp 250
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02713, -102.14096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel built?

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

What condition is Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood ST over NW Midland Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.