US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of FM 3415 · Structure no. 231410027206012

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,159
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 89 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 5,159 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,796 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI SE of FM 3415
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyLampasas County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18235, -98.36382
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,159 (2020)
Projected traffic8,796 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 183 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 5,159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.