US Bridges

Irongate Blvd over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 181300AA4978001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irongate Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Irongate Blvd over Draw in Kaufman 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 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,682 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrongate Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI N of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75078, -96.41081
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2019)
Projected traffic3,682 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Irongate Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is Irongate Blvd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Irongate Blvd over Draw carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irongate Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Irongate Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.