US Bridges

US 183 / US 77A over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 237 · Structure no. 130620015501016

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 / US 77A over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 / US 77A over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 183 / US 77A
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI S of FM 237
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91023, -97.34942
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 183 / US 77A over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 / US 77A 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 / US 77A over Draw carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 183 / US 77A over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 / US 77A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.