US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Good

Menard County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of US 190 E · Structure no. 071640003505022

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 4,418 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location3.7 MI N of US 190 E
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates30.99004, -99.79949
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,418 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 83 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 83 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 4,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.