US Bridges

Matlock RD over Draw

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Lone Star RD · Structure no. 021270M00385001

Built
2018
7 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Matlock RD over Draw in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2018 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 7 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMatlock RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI S of Lone Star RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5368, -97.08745
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
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 Matlock RD over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Matlock RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Matlock RD over Draw carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matlock RD over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Matlock RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.