US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 3282 · Structure no. 130900015401005

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 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 6,318 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,730 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI S of FM 3282
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45584, -97.43241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,318 (2020)
Projected traffic17,730 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 183 over Draw built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 183 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 6,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.