US Bridges

Bus 84 over Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080005317024

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,670
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 84 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus 84 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 5 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBus 84
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI E of SH 350
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71711, -100.91396
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 1930, making it 95 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 84 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.