US Bridges

Deer Creek RD over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.24 MI N of Rathgeber · Structure no. 032430B01060001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Creek RD over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDeer Creek RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.24 MI N of Rathgeber
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.84765, -98.48147
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Creek RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Creek RD over Draw carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek RD over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.