US Bridges

Western DR over Scharbauer Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Golf Crse RD · Structure no. 061650B09360001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western DR over Scharbauer Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Western DR over Scharbauer Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern DR
CrossesScharbauer Draw
Location0.1 MI N of Golf Crse RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0133, -102.09475
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic750 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 Western DR over Scharbauer Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western DR over Scharbauer 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 Western DR over Scharbauer Draw carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Western DR over Scharbauer Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Western DR over Scharbauer Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.