US Bridges

SH 80 over Draw

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280028602004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,669
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Draw in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 13,669 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,683 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI W of SH 142
RouteState Highway 80
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84783, -97.84685
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,669 (2023)
Projected traffic19,683 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 80 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 80 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Draw carry?

About 13,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.