US Bridges

Lp 228 over Draw

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880004210047

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 228 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 228 over Draw in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 228
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI S of IH 40
RouteState Highway 228
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19964, -101.67165
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lp 228 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 228 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 228 over Draw carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 228 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 228 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.