US Bridges

US 67 over Lee Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 4.45 MI NE of Irion C/L · Structure no. 072260007706047

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Lee Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Lee Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,173 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesLee Draw
Location4.45 MI NE of Irion C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36833, -100.6251
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2022)
Projected traffic8,173 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 67 over Lee Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 67 over Lee 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 US 67 over Lee Draw carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Lee Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Lee Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.