US Bridges

Spur 293 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014015078

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
160 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 293
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of FM 11
RouteState Highway 293
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89111, -102.29291
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 293 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 293 over Draw carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Spur 293 over Draw?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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.