US Bridges

IH 44 Nbfr over Draw

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.14 MI S of Spur 383 · Structure no. 032430015607045

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 Nbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 44 Nbfr over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 44 Nbfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.14 MI S of Spur 383
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.08928, -98.557
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2010)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 44 Nbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 Nbfr over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 Nbfr over Draw carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 Nbfr over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 Nbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.