US Bridges

US 67 over Big Trestle Draw

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 9.95 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 241890010406016

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Big Trestle Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Big Trestle Draw in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBig Trestle Draw
Location9.95 MI S of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17703, -104.08071
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2020)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Big Trestle Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 67 over Big Trestle Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Big Trestle Draw carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Big Trestle Draw?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Big Trestle Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.