US Bridges

US 377 over Draw

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of FM 3480 · Structure no. 071340014901030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 377 over Draw in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of FM 3480
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59238, -99.62517
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2020)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 377 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 over Draw carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.