US Bridges

Greathouse RD over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA1104001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greathouse RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Greathouse RD over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreathouse RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI SE of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32635, -96.9223
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Greathouse RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greathouse RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Greathouse RD over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greathouse RD over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Greathouse RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.