US Bridges

US 80 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009504022

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 19,694 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,840 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI E of SP 557
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73808, -96.3391
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,694 (2022)
Projected traffic22,840 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 80 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Draw carry?

About 19,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.