US Bridges

US 175 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300019704063

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 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 21,787 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,510 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 302 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI SE of SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57034, -96.30231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width302 ft (92.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,787 (2020)
Projected traffic35,510 by 2036
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 175 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 175 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Draw carry?

About 21,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 302 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.