US Bridges

US 84 over Draw

Good

Hockley County, Texas · At US 84 & FM 168 Inter · Structure no. 051110005206003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,781
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Draw in Hockley County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDraw
LocationAt US 84 & FM 168 Inter
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80052, -102.15664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,781 (2020)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 84 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Draw carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.