US Bridges

US 80 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of SH 34 S · Structure no. 181300009505201

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,350
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 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 17,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,040 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI E of SH 34 S
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73537, -96.26894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,350 (2022)
Projected traffic29,040 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Draw carry?

About 17,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.