US Bridges

SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw

Fair

Parmer County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 051850046106005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,205 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,111 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2033. The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 214
CrossesFM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw
Location0.9 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 214
CountyParmer County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.62881, -102.72738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,205 ft (367.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2023)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ 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 SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw?

The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214 over FM 2397/ BNSF Rr/ Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.