US Bridges

Sweetwater Cove over Draw

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Trinity Fall · Structure no. 180430D01183006

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Cove over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sweetwater Cove over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater Cove
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI N of Trinity Fall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28468, -96.61329
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
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 Sweetwater Cove over Draw built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Cove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sweetwater Cove over Draw carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sweetwater Cove over Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Cove over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.