US Bridges

N Main Street over Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of IH 35 Wfr · Structure no. 141060D00090001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Main Street over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 80 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 15,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,120 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Main Street
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI W of IH 35 Wfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0867, -97.83454
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,990 (2015)
Projected traffic24,120 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Main Street over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is N Main Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N Main Street over Draw carry?

About 15,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Main Street over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N Main Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.