US Bridges

N Bishop ST over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of Craddock Ave · Structure no. 141060B00519001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bishop ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Bishop ST over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Bishop ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI NW of Craddock Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88584, -97.96968
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
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 N Bishop ST over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bishop ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N Bishop ST over Draw carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Bishop ST over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns N Bishop ST over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.