US Bridges

Lotus Lane over Draw

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Loop 287 · Structure no. 110030B01540002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotus Lane over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lotus Lane over Draw in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLotus Lane
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI SE of Loop 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34385, -94.74994
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2018)
Projected traffic879 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lotus Lane over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lotus Lane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lotus Lane over Draw carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lotus Lane over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lotus Lane over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.