US 180 over Draw

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 2.10 MI W of FM 2832 · Structure no. 080770029602009

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 36 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,330; 2013 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 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180

CrossesDraw

Location2.10 MI W of FM 2832

RouteU.S. Route 180

CountyFisher County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.74099, -100.476

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8

Design loadH 15

Structure length36 ft (11 m)

Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)

Deck width49 ft (15 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2013)

Projected traffic1,860 by 2033

Trucks12%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 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 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 180 over Draw carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.