US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Good

King County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 251350003205021

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in King County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI N of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65234, -100.33559
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2022)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 83 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.