US Bridges

Highland Meadows over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Shannon RD · Structure no. 180570LW2491001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Meadows over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Meadows over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Meadows
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI SE of Shannon RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69282, -96.55272
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Highland Meadows over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Meadows 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 Highland Meadows over Draw carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Highland Meadows over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Meadows over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.