US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs Draw

Fair

Terry County, Texas · 1.05 MI NE of FM 213 · Structure no. 052230022801003

Built: 1959; 66 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 31 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 7,289; 2017 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs Draw in Terry County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,289 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 / US 385

CrossesSulphur Springs Draw

Location1.05 MI NE of FM 213

RouteU.S. Route 62

CountyTerry County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.05955, -102.41543

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 loadOther

Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width121 ft (37 m)

Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,289 (2017)

Projected traffic8,650 by 2033

Trucks17%

Lanes on structure4

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 Sulphur Springs Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs Draw carry?

About 7,289 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 / US 385 over Sulphur Springs Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.