US Bridges

Lois RD E over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610AA0408001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois RD E over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lois RD E over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLois RD E
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39223, -97.15362
Functional classRural 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 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lois RD E over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lois RD E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lois RD E over Draw carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lois RD E over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lois RD E over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.