US Bridges

Bennett Lane over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610C00065002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Lane over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bennett Lane over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBennett Lane
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02733, -96.9733
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bennett Lane over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bennett Lane over Draw carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Lane over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Lane over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.