US Bridges

US 60 over Frio Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 0.80 MI SW of FM 2013 · Structure no. 051850016803075

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Frio Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Frio 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 7,759 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,630 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesFrio Draw
Location0.80 MI SW of FM 2013
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.63308, -102.73934
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,759 (2020)
Projected traffic8,630 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Frio Draw built?

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

What condition is US 60 over Frio 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 Frio Draw carry?

About 7,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.