US Bridges

US 83 NB over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801075

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,901
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 NB over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,901 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,070 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.46386, -99.47713
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 inspectionOctober 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,901 (2024)
Projected traffic26,070 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 NB over Draw carry?

About 19,901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.