US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Good

King County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of FM 1168 · Structure no. 251350003205049

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in King County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location1.55 MI N of FM 1168
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83333, -100.33223
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks39%
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 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 83 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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 802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.