US Bridges

US 82 over Draw

Fair

King County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 251350013301017

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Draw in King County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 88 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 208 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyKing County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60029, -100.3163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width206 ft (62.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 82 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 82 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 82 over Draw carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.