US Bridges

US 283 over Draw

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 4.00 MI S of Shacklfd C/L · Structure no. 080300043702042

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 283 over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 81 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesDraw
Location4.00 MI S of Shacklfd C/L
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45689, -99.3845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 283 over Draw built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 283 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Draw carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 283 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.