US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 2.85 MI NE of Brewster Cl · Structure no. 061860007502034

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,522
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 88 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 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location2.85 MI NE of Brewster Cl
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61175, -103.28812
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 2024
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,522 (2017)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 67 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,522 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.