US Bridges

SH 302 over Drain

Fair

Winkler County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 18 · Structure no. 062480047904005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 302 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 302 over Drain in Winkler County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,178 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,449 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 302
CrossesDrain
Location1.00 MI W of SH 18
RouteState Highway 302
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84303, -103.10285
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,178 (2022)
Projected traffic11,449 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 302 over Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 302 over Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 302 over Drain carry?

About 8,178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SH 302 over Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 302 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.