US Bridges

SH 29 over Draw

Good

Llano County, Texas · 12.7 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500015004023

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 over Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 5,276 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesDraw
Location12.7 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73274, -98.49488
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
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
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2020)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 29 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 29 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Draw carry?

About 5,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.