US Bridges

US 84 over Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 1.60 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 230420005404053

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 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 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 87 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 6,556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76212, -99.35086
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.