US Bridges

US 183 SB over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of FM 812 · Structure no. 142270015201015

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
190 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
19,489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 SB over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 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 19,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,970 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI N of FM 812
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19014, -97.68556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 spans25
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,489 (2023)
Projected traffic16,970 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 183 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 183 SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over Draw carry?

About 19,489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB over Draw?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.