US Bridges

US 60 EB over Running Water Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 2.85 MI SW of SH 86 · Structure no. 051850016801077

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Running Water Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 EB over Running Water Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location2.85 MI SW of SH 86
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.47122, -102.93243
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2013)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 60 EB over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB over Running Water Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 EB over Running Water Draw carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.