US Bridges

SH 21/SH 95 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110032201008

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21/SH 95 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21/SH 95 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 31,898 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,743 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 21/SH 95
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI N of SH 71
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10959, -97.30753
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
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 traffic31,898 (2023)
Projected traffic42,743 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21/SH 95 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 21/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 21/SH 95 over Draw carry?

About 31,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 21/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 21/SH 95 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.