US Bridges

FM 969 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.38 MI E of US183 · Structure no. 142270118601003

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 969 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 969 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 86 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 27,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,190 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 969
CrossesDraw
Location0.38 MI E of US183
RouteState Highway 969
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28466, -97.65943
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,675 (2020)
Projected traffic41,190 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 969 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 969 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 969 over Draw carry?

About 27,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.