US Bridges

US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910016809064

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,985
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 16,985 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 / 87 Ml
CrossesSpring Draw
Location0.6 MI N of FM 3331
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.00858, -101.91904
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,985 (2020)
Projected traffic23,450 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring 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 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw carry?

About 16,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 / 87 Ml over Spring Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.