US Bridges

Bowers RD over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of Simonds RD · Structure no. 180570T03409001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bowers RD 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBowers RD
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI E of Simonds RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64449, -96.5656
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2021)
Projected traffic570 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Bowers RD over Draw built?

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

What condition is Bowers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bowers RD over Draw carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bowers RD over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bowers RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.