US Bridges

US 60 over Draw

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 041910016808008

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over Draw in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 10,604 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,391 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesDraw
Location5.3 MI W of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.98076, -102.00958
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,604 (2022)
Projected traffic17,391 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 60 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 60 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Draw carry?

About 10,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 60 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.