US Bridges

US 80 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 205 · Structure no. 181300009504026

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,452
2023 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 33,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI E of SH 205
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73849, -96.29527
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,452 (2023)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 33,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.