US Bridges

Unity Way over Draw

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of White Chapel · Structure no. 022200LL0450001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unity Way over Draw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Unity Way over Draw in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnity Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI W of White Chapel
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94385, -97.15728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Unity Way over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unity Way 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Unity Way over Draw carry?

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

How long is Unity Way over Draw?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Unity Way over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.