US Bridges

SH 71 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 290 · Structure no. 142270070003013

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,511
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 76 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 25,511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,760 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 71
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of US 290
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23615, -97.87762
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 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,511 (2020)
Projected traffic34,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 71 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 71 over Draw carry?

About 25,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% 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) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.