SH 18 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of Ward C/L · Structure no. 061860029205011

Built: 1948; 77 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition: Good; inspected September 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 47 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,203; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 77 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18

CrossesDraw

Location3.70 MI S of Ward C/L

RouteState Highway 18

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.25463, -102.89127

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 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 spans7

Design loadH 15

Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2020)

Projected traffic2,560 by 2033

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 18 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 18 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 SH 18 over Draw carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 18 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.