US Bridges

US 80 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505037

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,724
2020 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 1965, 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 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 7,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,490 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDraw
Location3.65 MI E of FM 2728
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71444, -96.1033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 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
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,724 (2020)
Projected traffic9,490 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Draw carry?

About 7,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.