US Bridges

Melissa RD over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180430V00050001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,244
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melissa RD over Draw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Melissa RD over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,142 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMelissa RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.285, -96.58696
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,244 (2019)
Projected traffic10,142 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Melissa RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melissa RD 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 Melissa RD over Draw carry?

About 7,244 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Melissa RD over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Melissa RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.