US Bridges

US 380 over Draw

Fair

Young County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of FM 3491 · Structure no. 032520013403007

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Draw in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 98 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 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI E of FM 3491
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13528, -98.49234
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2020)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 380 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Draw carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.