US Bridges

Main Street over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.16 MI W of IH 35 Wfr · Structure no. 141060D00090002

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 21 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 15,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesDraw
Location1.16 MI W of IH 35 Wfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08571, -97.83811
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,990 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

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 Main Street over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Draw carry?

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

How long is Main Street over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.