US Bridges

US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw

Fair

Terry County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 052230022801001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,777
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw in Terry County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 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 11,777 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 / US 385
CrossesLost Draw
Location0.50 MI S of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyTerry County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1722, -102.27727
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,777 (2017)
Projected traffic17,520 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 62 / US 385 over Lost 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw carry?

About 11,777 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 / US 385 over Lost Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.