US Bridges

Spur 194 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of US 385 · Structure no. 061860014012091

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 194 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 194 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSpur 194
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI SW of US 385
RouteState Highway 194
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88044, -102.8971
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 194 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Spur 194 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 194 over Draw carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spur 194 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 194 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.