US Bridges

US 83 over West Draw

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 5.07 MI S of Menard C/L · Structure no. 071340003507032

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,862
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over West Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over West Draw in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 3,862 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesWest Draw
Location5.07 MI S of Menard C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63833, -99.78719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,862 (2020)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 83 over West Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 83 over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over West Draw carry?

About 3,862 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over West Draw?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over West Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.