US Bridges

Spur 69 over Drain

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011401124

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,593
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 69 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 69 over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 24,593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 69
CrossesDrain
Location0.25 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32049, -97.71267
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,593 (2020)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Spur 69 over Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 69 over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 69 over Drain carry?

About 24,593 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spur 69 over Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Spur 69 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.