US Bridges

US 82 over Draw

Good

King County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of SH 222 · Structure no. 251350013301022

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
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 1984, 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 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 109 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI E of SH 222
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55829, -100.06381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
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 1984.

What condition is US 82 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 82 over Draw carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.