US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 338 · Structure no. 250440003104023

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,546
2017 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 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 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI S of FM 338
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates34.83453, -100.20505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2017)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 83 over Draw carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.