US Bridges

Bi 40 over Draw

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of FM 1061 · Structure no. 041880009006022

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 40 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bi 40 over Draw in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 13,080 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,310 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBi 40
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI NE of FM 1061
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22204, -101.88946
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,080 (2013)
Projected traffic18,310 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bi 40 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bi 40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bi 40 over Draw carry?

About 13,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 40 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.