US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Good

Upton County, Texas · 3.55 MI NE of US 385 · Structure no. 062310007606047

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Draw in Upton County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 95 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location3.55 MI NE of US 385
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15156, -102.16893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2017)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 67 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.