US 83 over Drain

Good

Ochiltree County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 041790003002036

Built: 1964; 61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 31 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,091; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Drain in Ochiltree County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 8,091 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,930 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83

CrossesDrain

Location1.2 MI S of SH 15

RouteU.S. Route 83

CountyOchiltree County

StateTexas

Coordinates36.38244, -100.80264

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20

Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)

Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,091 (2020)

Projected traffic14,930 by 2033

Trucks28%

Lanes on structure5

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 83 over Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 83 over Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Drain carry?

About 8,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.