US Bridges

US 60 WB over Drain

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of SH 136 · Structure no. 041880016902008

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 WB over Drain in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesDrain
Location1.15 MI E of SH 136
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22102, -101.76113
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2020)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 WB over Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB over Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over Drain carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 WB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.