US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Good

Real County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of RR 337 · Structure no. 071930003605027

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location3.5 MI NE of RR 337
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76175, -99.7294
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2020)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.