US Bridges

Dallas N Tollway over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of FM 720 · Structure no. 180430J00445003

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas N Tollway over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Dallas N Tollway over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 28 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDallas N Tollway
CrossesDraw
Location1.55 MI S of FM 720
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13353, -96.8272
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2011)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dallas N Tollway over Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Dallas N Tollway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas N Tollway over Draw carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N Tollway over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dallas N Tollway over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.