US Bridges

US 82 Nfr over Draw

Good

Clay County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 2393 · Structure no. 030390004402115

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 Nfr over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI W of FM 2393
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8729, -98.37055
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2013)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Nfr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.