US Bridges

Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of E Plum ST · Structure no. 072180B00210001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
123 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConcho Avenue
CrossesLowery Draw
Location0.05 MI S of E Plum ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56988, -100.64454
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concho Avenue over Lowery 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Concho Avenue over Lowery Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.