US Bridges

Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw

Good

Llano County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500B00005001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTarrant ST
CrossesButtery Draw
Location0.15 MI E of SH 16
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7564, -98.67122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic551 by 2042
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarrant ST over Buttery 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tarrant ST over Buttery Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.