US Bridges

Spur 293 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014015026

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 293 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 293 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 293
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of FM 11
RouteState Highway 293
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89121, -102.28907
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 293 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 293 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Spur 293 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Spur 293 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 293 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.