US Bridges

US 180 over Draw

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of FM 1657 · Structure no. 080770029602007

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI W of FM 1657
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74005, -100.50753
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2020)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 180 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 180 over Draw carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.