US Bridges

US 67 over Dry Draw

Good

Reagan County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of SH 137 · Structure no. 071920007701049

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Dry Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Dry Draw in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,473 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDry Draw
Location1.10 MI E of SH 137
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19122, -101.45016
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,052 (2022)
Projected traffic8,473 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Dry Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 67 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Dry Draw carry?

About 6,052 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Dry Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Dry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.