US Bridges

SH 95 over Draw

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110032201002

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 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 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 11,487 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,839 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32202, -97.3579
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 95 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.