US Bridges

IH 40 over Draw

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of Deaf Smith Cl · Structure no. 041800009002005

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 over Draw in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 87 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 15,057 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,210 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI E of Deaf Smith Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18853, -102.97683
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,057 (2023)
Projected traffic20,210 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 40 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 over Draw carry?

About 15,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.