US Bridges

SH 17 over Salt Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 7.75 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950010301009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
186 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Salt Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 17 over Salt Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17
CrossesSalt Draw
Location7.75 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 17
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29043, -103.55259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2020)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Salt Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17 over Salt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Salt Draw carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Salt Draw?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Salt Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.