US Bridges

US 84 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of US 180 · Structure no. 082080005309044

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 Nfr over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI NW of US 180
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71919, -100.88142
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2010)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 Nfr 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 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.