US Bridges

CO RD 253 over Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 082080AA0222002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 253 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 253 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 253
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81055, -100.99476
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 253 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 253 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 253 over Draw carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 253 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 253 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.