US Bridges

US 83 over Draw

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 3167 · Structure no. 212140003807071

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Draw in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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 21,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,680 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI E of FM 3167
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.37131, -98.85769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,509 (2020)
Projected traffic34,680 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 83 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 83 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Draw carry?

About 21,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 83 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.