US Bridges

SH 80 over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 3.45 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 130900028704010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,252
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 1933 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 92 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 5,252 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,353 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesDraw
Location3.45 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 80
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31603, -97.75654
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic5,252 (2023)
Projected traffic7,353 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 80 over Draw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Draw carry?

About 5,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 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.