US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Fair

Mills County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 16 S · Structure no. 231670027401005

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,095
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,965 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI N of SH 16 S
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44689, -98.56769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,095 (2020)
Projected traffic9,965 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 1992.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 5,095 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 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.