US Bridges

Bi 40 over Draw

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Carson Cl · Structure no. 041880016913016

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
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 1958 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 67 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBi 40
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI W of Carson Cl
RouteState Highway 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24232, -101.62442
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2013)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bi 40 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bi 40 over Draw carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bi 40 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.