US Bridges

SH 95 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S Williamson C/L · Structure no. 142270032102017

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,863 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,053 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S Williamson C/L
RouteState Highway 95
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42107, -97.38184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,863 (2021)
Projected traffic13,053 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 95 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 95 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Draw carry?

About 7,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.