US 82 over Draw

Good

Knox County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 251380013302006

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,092; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82

CrossesDraw

Location0.40 MI W of SH 6

RouteU.S. Route 82

CountyKnox County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.58397, -99.79994

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

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 spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)

Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2020)

Projected traffic1,910 by 2033

Trucks36%

Lanes on structure2

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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 2,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.