US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 338 · Structure no. 250440003104003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,526
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 92 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 2,526 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI N of FM 338
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.8574, -100.20486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,526 (2020)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 83 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 83 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 83 over Draw carry?

About 2,526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.