US Bridges

SH 80 over Draw

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of FM 1979 · Structure no. 140280028602007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,486
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 1969, 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 6,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI SE of FM 1979
RouteState Highway 80
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8373, -97.82344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,486 (2023)
Projected traffic9,080 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 80 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 80 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Draw carry?

About 6,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.