US Bridges

US 377 over Draw

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 2.35 MI SW of SH 29 · Structure no. 141570014904003

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying US 377 over Draw in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 377
CrossesDraw
Location2.35 MI SW of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76042, -99.34351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 377 over Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 377 over Draw carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 377 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.