US Bridges

SH 18 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860029206022

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,455
2022 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 1983 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,637 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 18
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 18
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91027, -102.88424
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,455 (2022)
Projected traffic7,637 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18 over Draw carry?

About 5,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SH 18 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.