US Bridges

US 181 over Draw

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 5.45 MI SE of SH 359 · Structure no. 160130010102108

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,038
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 181 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 181
CrossesDraw
Location5.45 MI SE of SH 359
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.19277, -97.62185
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 181 over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 181 over Draw carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 181 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.