US Bridges

US 180 over Drain

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 080770029603015

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,752
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Drain 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesDrain
Location0.90 MI E of FM 1085
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76119, -100.30118
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 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 Drain built?

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

What condition is US 180 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.