US 82 over Draw

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 9.90 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 251380013302025

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 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 2020, 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 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82

CrossesDraw

Location9.90 MI W of SH 6

RouteU.S. Route 82

CountyKnox County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.58246, -99.96442

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)

Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2020)

Projected traffic1,830 by 2033

Trucks26%

Lanes on structure3

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 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 2,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.