US Bridges

Lake Forest DR over Draw

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430D00658001

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,312
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Forest DR over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 25 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 25,312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Forest DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI N of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15026, -96.68071
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,312 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Forest DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lake Forest DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Forest DR over Draw carry?

About 25,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest DR over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Forest DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.