US Bridges

SH 71 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Spirit of Tx · Structure no. 142270026501098

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,785
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 36 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 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,280 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesSH 71
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI E of Spirit of Tx
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21523, -97.66298
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2020)
Projected traffic76,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 71 over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 71 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 over Draw carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 71 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.