US Bridges

SH 80 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 466 · Structure no. 130900028703005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,326 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI S of FM 466
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49157, -97.70916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2023)
Projected traffic4,326 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SH 80 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 80 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Draw carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.