US Bridges

US 283 over Draw

Good

Shackelford County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 082090043701001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 283 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI S of US 180
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70017, -99.30149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2013)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 283 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 283 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Draw carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Draw?

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

Who owns US 283 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.