US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of FM 1467 · Structure no. 230250012704022

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,481
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,442 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location7.0 MI S of FM 1467
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77874, -98.94882
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,481 (2020)
Projected traffic5,442 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 183 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 3,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.