US Bridges

Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610FF0010003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDale Earnhardt Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI SE of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03826, -97.25567
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Earnhardt Way 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 Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Earnhardt Way over Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.