US Bridges

FM 812 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.70 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 142270114901009

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 812 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 812 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 17,633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,280 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 812
CrossesDraw
Location3.70 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 812
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13383, -97.65087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,633 (2023)
Projected traffic15,280 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 812 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 812 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 812 over Draw carry?

About 17,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 812 over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 812 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.