US Bridges

SH 95 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110032201001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 87 years old, older 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 11,487 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,839 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32777, -97.36092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,487 (2023)
Projected traffic18,839 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 95 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Draw carry?

About 11,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 95 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.