US Bridges

E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Concho Ave · Structure no. 072180B00410002

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw is a concrete culvert carrying E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 2nd ST
CrossesMurphy Draw
Location0.50 MI NE of Concho Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56698, -100.63456
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd ST over Murphy 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 E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd ST over Murphy Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.