US Bridges

US 180 over Draw

Good

Borden County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1054S · Structure no. 080170029502018

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Draw in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1054S
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76226, -101.64083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 180 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 180 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Draw carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.