US Bridges

RM 1061 over Draw

Good

Potter County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of Oldham Cl · Structure no. 041880124502008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1061 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1061 over Draw in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,215 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1061
CrossesDraw
Location2.1 MI E of Oldham Cl
RouteState Highway 1061
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.47989, -102.13213
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,215 (2020)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1061 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1061 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 RM 1061 over Draw carry?

About 3,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is RM 1061 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1061 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.