US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860007601013

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
135 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2020 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 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 11
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0638, -102.38729
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans24
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

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 1,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.