US Bridges

US 80 WB FR over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of FM 548 · Structure no. 181300009503094

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 WB FR over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,901 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI NW of FM 548
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74352, -96.4494
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (2022)
Projected traffic9,901 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 80 WB FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 80 WB FR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 WB FR over Draw carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB FR over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.