US Bridges

US 84 over Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 3.75 MI SE of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 230420005402067

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 79 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDraw
Location3.75 MI SE of Taylor C/L
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03447, -99.66481
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2020)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 84 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Draw carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.