US Bridges

US 377 over Draw

Good

Brown County, Texas · 2.05 MI NE of Mculloch Cl · Structure no. 230250012801008

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 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 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDraw
Location2.05 MI NE of Mculloch Cl
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49234, -99.14289
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2020)
Projected traffic2,247 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 377 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 377 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Draw carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.