US Bridges

Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709S0870004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,079
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 12,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,911 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandylake/Whitlock
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9686, -96.92508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,079 (2019)
Projected traffic16,911 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandylake/Whitlock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw carry?

About 12,079 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sandylake/Whitlock over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.