US Bridges

Environmental Way over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of Kaufman ST · Structure no. 180570LW2460001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Environmental Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Environmental Way over Draw in Dallas 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnvironmental Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI SW of Kaufman ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6489, -96.55979
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Environmental Way over Draw built?

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

What condition is Environmental 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 2023.

How much traffic does Environmental Way over Draw carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Environmental Way over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Environmental Way over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.