US Bridges

US 180 over Draw

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 080770029603013

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
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 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 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI E of FM 1085
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76101, -100.31019
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2020)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1,352 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.