US Bridges

US 84 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 230420005404018

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,556
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 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 100 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 6,556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesDraw
Location2.15 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76899, -99.35369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,556 (2020)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 84 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Draw carry?

About 6,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.