US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 5.3 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 030120012501003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location5.3 MI S of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50452, -99.26524
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2020)
Projected traffic739 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 183 over Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 183 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.