US Bridges

S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190AA0247001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Dallas Ave
CrossesMiddle Tule Draw
Location0.80 MI S of SH 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52419, -101.75865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Dallas Ave over Middle Tule Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.