US Bridges

US 380 over Draw

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · At Young CO Line · Structure no. 032240036101012

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Draw in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesDraw
LocationAt Young CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18351, -98.95384
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2020)
Projected traffic861 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 380 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 380 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 380 over Draw carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.