US Bridges

US 84 over Draw

Good

Mills County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of Hamilton C/L · Structure no. 231670005501036

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Draw in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 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 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI W of Hamilton C/L
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47389, -98.31892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2020)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 84 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Draw carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.