US 84 over Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of FM 1142 · Structure no. 082080005307068

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,227; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 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 8,227 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,710 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84

CrossesDraw

Location2.3 MI NW of FM 1142

RouteU.S. Route 84

CountyScurry County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.84346, -101.00099

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMay 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

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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,227 (2020)

Projected traffic18,710 by 2035

Trucks26%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 84 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Draw carry?

About 8,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.