US Bridges

Paluxy River DR over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Sweetwater · Structure no. 180430D01183004

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paluxy River DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Paluxy River DR over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaluxy River DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.03 MI W of Sweetwater
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28667, -96.61503
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Paluxy River DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paluxy River DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Paluxy River DR over Draw carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paluxy River DR over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Paluxy River DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.