US Bridges

US 84 WB over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.90 MI E of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210000618089

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,446
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 WB over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 97 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 9,446 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI E of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45353, -99.80125
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,446 (2019)
Projected traffic11,890 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 84 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 84 WB 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 84 WB over Draw carry?

About 9,446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Draw?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.