US Bridges

Vicksburg DR over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of Ensign RD · Structure no. 180710LI0943001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vicksburg DR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Vicksburg DR over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVicksburg DR
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI NE of Ensign RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30429, -96.62278
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Vicksburg DR over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vicksburg DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vicksburg DR over Draw carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vicksburg DR over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Vicksburg DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.