US Bridges

Monitor Blvd over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 741 · Structure no. 181300D00007001

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,669
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monitor Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Monitor Blvd over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 18 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 2,669 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,004 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonitor Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI NE of FM 741
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72784, -96.44739
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,669 (2019)
Projected traffic4,004 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Monitor Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Monitor Blvd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Monitor Blvd over Draw carry?

About 2,669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monitor Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Monitor Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.