US Bridges

US 60 EB over Drain

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of JCT SH 136 · Structure no. 041880016902023

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,985
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 EB over Drain in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesDrain
Location1.15 MI E of JCT SH 136
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22074, -101.76124
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,985 (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 EB over Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB over Drain 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 US 60 EB over Drain carry?

About 2,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.