US Bridges

FM 969 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 4.55 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270118601009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,388
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 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 7,388 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,030 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 969
CrossesDraw
Location4.55 MI E of FM 973
RouteState Highway 969
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25441, -97.54414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,388 (2020)
Projected traffic7,030 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 969 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 7,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 969 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.