US Bridges

RM 3238 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 5.90 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270068304021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3238 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 3238 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,770 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRM 3238
CrossesDraw
Location5.90 MI W of SH 71
RouteState Highway 3238
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28765, -98.05177
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,454 (2020)
Projected traffic9,770 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM 3238 over Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3238 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RM 3238 over Draw carry?

About 2,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 3238 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3238 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.