US Bridges

US 83 Bus (d) over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 082210003308066

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
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 1929 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,380 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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
Location2.05 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 83
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41192, -99.74241
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2013)
Projected traffic23,380 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 Bus (d) over Draw carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 Bus (d) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.