US Bridges

US 180 over Draw

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 2.95 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770029602010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2010 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 1940, 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesDraw
Location2.95 MI W of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74218, -100.42897
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2010)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1940.

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 1,580 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.