US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 5.9 MI N of FM 1770 · Structure no. 072000003403052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,538 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location5.9 MI N of FM 1770
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05073, -99.9407
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,538 (2020)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 83 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 2,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.