US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Fair

King County, Texas · 12.20 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 251350003206027

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
675
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 1976, 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 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location12.20 MI S of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4324, -100.26785
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 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 1976.

What condition is US 83 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.