US Bridges

US 180 over Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 232150001108065

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,537
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 104 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 13,537 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI W of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7554, -98.9158
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,537 (2020)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 180 over Draw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 180 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Draw carry?

About 13,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.