US Bridges

Bus 67-J over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Loop 306 · Structure no. 072260055501001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 67-J over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 67-J over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBus 67-J
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI W of Loop 306
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47238, -100.38782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2016)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bus 67-J over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bus 67-J over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 67-J over Draw carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bus 67-J over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 67-J over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.