US Bridges

US 83 Bus (d) over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 082210003308024

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 Bus (d) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 Bus (d) over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 14,990 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,980 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 Bus (d)
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 83
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43265, -99.72865
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
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,990 (2013)
Projected traffic20,980 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus (d) over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 Bus (d) 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 Bus (d) over Draw carry?

About 14,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 83 Bus (d) over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 Bus (d) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.