US Bridges

US 380 over Draw

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 032520013402005

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 380 over Draw in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,807 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI N of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12305, -98.59135
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2023)
Projected traffic6,807 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Draw carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Draw?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.