US Bridges

US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw

Good

Terry County, Texas · 1.05 MI NE of FM 213 · Structure no. 052230022801002

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw in Terry County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62 E Frtg RD
CrossesSulphur Springs Draw
Location1.05 MI NE of FM 213
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05916, -102.4152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2035
Trucks21%
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

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 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E Frtg RD over Sulphur Springs Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.