US Bridges

FM 969 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 9.30 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270118601011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,502
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, 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 5,502 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 969
CrossesDraw
Location9.30 MI E of FM 973
RouteState Highway 969
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23264, -97.49617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,502 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
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.

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 5,502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.