US Bridges

Spur 293 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014015077

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
10 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 1937, 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 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSpur 293
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI W of FM 11
RouteState Highway 293
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89086, -102.30276
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 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 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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 293 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 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 September 2024.

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 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 293 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.