US Bridges

US 60 over Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 1381 · Structure no. 051850016801161

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over 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 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 1381
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.50985, -102.90154
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2020)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Draw built?

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

What condition is US 60 over 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 over Draw carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.