US Bridges

US 283 over Draw

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 082090043701046

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 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 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI S of US 180
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68534, -99.29947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 283 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Draw carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.