US Bridges

SH 80 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 130900034801028

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,262
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 1981, 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 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 3,262 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,567 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI S of US 87
RouteState Highway 80
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25026, -97.75741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,262 (2023)
Projected traffic4,567 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1981.

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 3,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.