US Bridges

US 60 over Draw

Fair

Parmer County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 1172 · Structure no. 051850016803065

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,503
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 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 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 7,503 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI NE of FM 1172
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.69577, -102.58684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,503 (2020)
Projected traffic8,990 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Draw carry?

About 7,503 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 60 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.