US Bridges

Somerset Way over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Prosper TR · Structure no. 180430EE0035008

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Somerset Way over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSomerset Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of Prosper TR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25063, -96.80697
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 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 loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic210 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Somerset Way over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Way 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 Somerset Way over Draw carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Way over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Somerset Way over Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.