US Bridges

N Houston School over Draw

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of W Pleasant · Structure no. 180570M00495005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Houston School over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Houston School over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Houston School
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI N of W Pleasant
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61154, -96.80569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2019)
Projected traffic883 by 2039
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 N Houston School over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Houston School over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N Houston School over Draw carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Houston School over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns N Houston School over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.