US Bridges

Wadley Ave over Midland Draw

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650B09040001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,925
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadley Ave over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Wadley 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 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 9,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWadley Ave
CrossesMidland Draw
Location0.5 MI E of SH 349
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03118, -102.07583
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,925 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Wadley Ave over Midland Draw built?

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

What condition is Wadley 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 Wadley Ave over Midland Draw carry?

About 9,925 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wadley Ave over Midland Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wadley Ave over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.