US Bridges

US 80 over Draw

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502146

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,652
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,713 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 265 ft wide.

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79269, -96.61916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width265 ft (80.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2022)
Projected traffic17,713 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 80 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Draw carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 265 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.