US Bridges

CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw

Fair

Parmer County, Texas · 3.50 MI N of FM 145 · Structure no. 051850AA0319001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 26
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location3.50 MI N of FM 145
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyParmer County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.43536, -102.59205
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic40 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 26 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 26 over Running Water 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 CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 26 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.