US Bridges

US 60 EB over Catfish Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of FM 1731 · Structure no. 051850016802073

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Catfish Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 EB over Catfish Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesCatfish Draw
Location0.50 MI NE of FM 1731
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52993, -102.87806
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2013)
Projected traffic3,850 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 Catfish Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB over Catfish 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 Catfish Draw carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Catfish Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Catfish Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.