US Bridges

US 67 Ml over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 Ml over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,171 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,742 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI N of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52428, -96.97889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,171 (2023)
Projected traffic21,742 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 Ml over Draw carry?

About 41,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 67 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.