US Bridges

Bus 84 over Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080005317022

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,670
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 84 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 84 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 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 7,670 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,750 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesBus 84
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of SH 350
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71706, -100.90972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,670 (2013)
Projected traffic10,750 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus 84 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Bus 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 Bus 84 over Draw carry?

About 7,670 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bus 84 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.