US Bridges

University Ave over Draw

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190B02789001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,789
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying University Ave over Draw in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,789 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,789 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45536, -94.11042
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,789 (2013)
Projected traffic5,789 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 University Ave over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does University Ave over Draw carry?

About 5,789 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is University Ave over Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.