US Bridges

Meadow LN over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Hebron Pkwy · Structure no. 180610H01855001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow LN over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow LN over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadow LN
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI S of Hebron Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02171, -96.86451
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

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 Meadow LN over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow LN 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow LN over Draw carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadow LN over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow LN over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.