US Bridges

IH 40 over Draw

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 11.8 MI E of New Mexico · Structure no. 041800009002010

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,440
2013 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 2007, 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 14,440 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,210 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40
CrossesDraw
Location11.8 MI E of New Mexico
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23344, -102.84736
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,440 (2013)
Projected traffic20,210 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
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 2007.

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 14,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.