US Bridges

SH 95 over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 130760032302004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI S of Bastrop C/L
RouteState Highway 95
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89262, -97.19414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2002.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Draw carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.