US Bridges

SH 17 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Bi 20 · Structure no. 061950010301006

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,877
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 17 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 4,877 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,828 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 17
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI S of Bi 20
RouteState Highway 17
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41029, -103.51922
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,877 (2022)
Projected traffic6,828 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 17 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 17 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Draw carry?

About 4,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.