US Bridges

US 183 over Draw

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of FM 923 · Structure no. 032240012503015

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Draw in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesDraw
Location3.2 MI N of FM 923
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16872, -99.17623
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2020)
Projected traffic1,976 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 183 over Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 183 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Draw carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.