US Bridges

US 380 over Draw

Fair

Young County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 578 · Structure no. 032520036102015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
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 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 5 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesDraw
Location2.0 MI E of FM 578
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18174, -98.88122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks30%
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

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 686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 380 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.