US Bridges

CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 2.1 MI N US 60 · Structure no. 051850AA0129001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 5
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location2.1 MI N US 60
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateTexas
Coordinates34.48216, -102.95604
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 5 over Running Water 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 CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.